Fleet Size and Availability
There are 23 Citation CJ2 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market listings, representing 9.8% of the active fleet. Inventory has ticked modestly higher into year-end, providing buyers with increased optionality without materially pressuring pricing.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $2,000,000 to $3,950,000, with listings averaging 203 days on market. The gradual extension in marketing time reflects buyer scrutiny, particularly for aircraft with corrosion and other damage history, dated avionics, and weaker program participation.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 16 aircraft have sold (including 3 off-market transactions), with sale prices between $2,000,000 and approximately $3,100,000. Sold aircraft spent an average of 173 days on market, materially faster than current listings, reinforcing the importance of competitive pricing and presentation.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory growth has been absorbed without meaningful pricing deterioration.
• The disparity between listed days on market (203 days) and sold days on market (173 days) highlights the reward for realistic, competitive pricing.
• Off-market activity continues to supplement publicly available listings.
• Buyers continue to prioritize aircraft with clean pedigrees, recent maintenance, and upgraded paint, interior and avionics.
• Turnkey aircraft continue to outperform the broader market.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ2 market closes 2025 in a stable, functional equilibrium. While buyers have options, clean and properly priced aircraft continue to transact with consistency, reinforcing the model’s resilience within the light jet category.
