Citationjet CJ 525 Market Update April 2025

Citation CJ Market Summary – April 2025
Inventory has rebounded to a six-month high, but steady sales and strong off-market activity suggest that well-prepared aircraft are still commanding attention amid growing competition.

Fleet Size and Availability
As of April 2025, there are 31 Citation CJ aircraft for sale, including 2 off-market listings. This represents 9.3% of the active fleet, which marks a noticeable increase from the 25 aircraft for sale in January and 26 in February, indicating a return to October 2024 inventory levels.

Market Listings
The current asking price range spans $1,100,000 to $2,400,000. Average days on market for active listings is 184, which is consistent with early Q1 data and suggests continued buyer deliberation in this segment.

Sales Activity
In the past six months, 19 Citation CJs have sold, including 9 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $1,250,000 to $1,725,000, and the average days on market for sold aircraft was 217. Monthly sales have remained stable, with 4 aircraft sold in March, matching the highest monthly sales level seen in this cycle (equal to October and November).

Key Takeaways

• Inventory increased to 31 aircraft, the highest level since October 2024.
• March sales matched the previous monthly high, signaling renewed buyer activity.
• Nearly 50% of sales were off-market, suggesting buyers are relying on direct brokerage channels.
• Average days on market for sold aircraft is longer than current listings, indicating buyers are negotiating harder or selecting discounted opportunities.
• Sellers should price strategically and prepare aircraft thoroughly to remain competitive amid growing inventory.
• Buyers have increasing options and should be prepared to act quickly on well-equipped and fairly priced aircraft.