Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 13 Citation CJ2+ aircraft available for sale worldwide, including one off-market opportunity. This represents 5.9% of the fleet.
Inventory declined from 20 aircraft in April to 17 in May and 14 in June, with the current total now at 13. This reduction in availability gives buyers fewer choices than they had earlier in the year and places desirable, properly priced aircraft in a stronger competitive position.
With less than 6% of the fleet currently available, the CJ2+ market remains relatively tight compared with many other legacy Citation models.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $3,250,000 to $4,750,000, while active listings have been on the market for an average of 269 days.
The broad asking-price range reflects differences in total time, engine program enrollment, maintenance status, damage history, and cosmetics. Aircraft with strong engine coverage and updated cosmetics continue to attract the greatest buyer interest.
The 269-day average for current listings indicates that aircraft that are not properly priced or clearly differentiated from competing options may remain on the market for an extended period.
Sales Activity
Thirteen Citation CJ2+ aircraft sold during the past six months, including one off-market transaction. These sales represent 5.9% of the fleet.
Reported sale prices ranged from $3,400,000 to $4,400,000, and sold aircraft averaged 141 days on market. Monthly activity strengthened during the second quarter, with two sales in May followed by five in June, the strongest month of the reporting period.
The combination of declining inventory and increased transaction volume suggests that buyer activity strengthened as the market entered the summer months.
Key Takeaways
• Thirteen CJ2+ aircraft are currently available, representing 5.9% of the fleet.
• Inventory has declined materially since April, reducing the number of available purchasing opportunities.
• Thirteen aircraft sold during the past six months, with June producing five transactions.
• Sold aircraft averaged 141 days on market, compared with 269 days for current listings.
• Buyers continue to prioritize engine coverage, maintenance status, complete records, aircraft pedigree, and overall condition.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ2+ market is showing signs of strengthening as inventory declines and transaction activity increases. The substantial difference between the 141-day average for sold aircraft and the 269-day average for current listings indicates that buyers are acting on desirable, properly priced aircraft while less competitive listings remain available longer.
