Fleet Size and Availability
There are 17 Citation CJ2+ aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market listings, representing 7.7% of the active fleet. Inventory eased from June’s 22 units to 18 in July before settling at 17, indicating a slight market tightening after peaking in early summer.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $3,800,000 to $4,695,000, with an average of 239 days on market for active listings. This marks a modest increase in average DOM from earlier this year, suggesting older listings remain while newer entries at market-supported prices are moving faster.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 8 CJ2+ aircraft sold (including 2 off-market) with sale prices between $3,600,000 and $4,100,001. Sold aircraft averaged 200 days on market, notably less than active listings, pointing to quicker turnover for competitively priced and well-presented units. July recorded 4 retail sales, the highest monthly tally in the past half-year.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory declined from June’s peak of 22 units to 18 by July, reinforcing a tightening supply trend.
• July’s 4 sales represent the strongest monthly performance in the last six months, following a string of 1-unit months from March through June.
• The sold price range has remained consistent, reflecting steady buyer willingness within established market norms.
• The gap between DOM for active listings (239) and sold aircraft (200) underscores the advantage of realistic pricing and strong presentation.
• Sellers with stale listings may need to adjust expectations to match the velocity of newer, market-aligned offerings.
Key Insight
After months of muted activity, the CJ2+ market showed a clear resurgence in July, pairing reduced inventory with its strongest sales month of the year. Well-prepared aircraft priced near recent comps are moving; listings above ~$4.5M without compelling differentiation face longer timelines.
