Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently just two Citation Encore+ aircraft available for sale worldwide, representing 3.1% of the fleet.
Inventory declined from eight aircraft in January to six in February and March, seven in April, six in May, and only two in June. This reduction has left buyers with very limited selection and created one of the tightest inventory positions among legacy Citation models.
Because the Encore+ fleet is relatively small, even modest changes in availability can materially affect market conditions.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $3,900,000 to $4,200,000, while active listings average 369 days on market.
With only two aircraft currently available, the average marketing time is based on a very small sample and can be significantly affected by a single long-standing listing. It should not be interpreted by itself as evidence of weak demand.
Buyers distinguish among aircraft based on total time, engine program enrollment and/or time remaining until engine overall.
Sales Activity
Eight Citation Encore+ aircraft sold during the past six months, including three off-market transactions. These sales represent 12.5% of the fleet.
Reported sale prices ranged from $3,600,000 to $3,850,000, and sold aircraft averaged 344 days on market. Monthly activity included one sale in January, two each in February and March, none in April, one in May, and two in June.
The fact that eight aircraft sold while only two remain available demonstrates that the market has absorbed a significant portion of the available inventory. The three off-market transactions also show that buyers are pursuing aircraft before they are broadly advertised.
Key Takeaways
• Two Encore+ aircraft are currently available, representing 3.1% of the fleet.
• Inventory declined from eight aircraft in January to only two today.
• Eight aircraft sold during the past six months, including three off-market transactions.
• Active listings average 369 days on market, compared with 344 days for completed sales.
• Buyers continue to prioritize engine coverage, maintenance status, records, pedigree, and overall condition.
Key Insight
The Citation Encore+ market currently favors sellers because inventory has fallen to an exceptionally low level while transaction activity has continued. Buyers have few alternatives and may need to act quickly when a desirable aircraft becomes available, particularly because a meaningful portion of the market continues to trade off-market.
