Citation CJ1+ Market Update – May 2025
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 13 Citation CJ1+ aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings, representing 13.1% of the active fleet—the highest fleet availability across the CJ series this month.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000, with average days on market at 154 for current listings.
Sales Activity
7 CJ1+ aircraft have sold over the past six months, with 3 of those sales off-market. The sold price range was $1,850,001 to $2,550,000, and sold aircraft spent an average of 177 days on market.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory continues to rise, with listings growing steadily from 8 in November to 14 in April.
- Sales remain sparse, with only one transaction recorded in the past two months.
- Time on market for sold aircraft is lengthy, indicating buyer hesitancy or oversupply at current pricing levels.
- Buyers have leverage in a supply-heavy environment and should negotiate assertively.
- Sellers must adjust expectations and prepare aircraft competitively to avoid extended days on market.
Key Insight
With rising inventory and sluggish buyer activity, the CJ1+ market is shifting in favor of buyers—motivated sellers must lead with value and transparency to avoid prolonged time on market and capitalize on intermittent buying opportunities.
