The Citation CJ2 market continues to show healthy demand despite a noticeable increase in available inventory. With 24 aircraft currently listed for sale, inventory has risen steadily from a low of 16 aircraft earlier this year to its current level, creating more options for buyers than have been available in recent months. Even with this increase in supply, transaction activity remains solid, highlighting the CJ2’s continued popularity among owner-operators and corporate flight departments seeking a balance of cabin comfort, performance, and operating efficiency.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 24 Citation CJ2 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market aircraft, representing 10.2% of the fleet.
Available inventory has increased by nearly 50% since January, reflecting a growing number of owners bringing aircraft to market. While inventory levels have expanded, they remain within historical norms and continue to be supported by consistent buyer interest across the segment.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $2,099,000 to $4,500,000, with aircraft averaging 190 days on market.
Unlike the CJ1+, the CJ2 benefits from several meaningful avionics upgrade options that can have a significant impact on value and buyer demand. Aircraft equipped with Garmin avionic panel retrofit including the GFC 600 autopilot and GWX 800 weather radar command premiums over similarly equipped aircraft without this upgrade. In addition to avionics, engine program enrollment, maintenance status, total time, and cosmetic condition remain major factors influencing pricing.
The current asking price spread reflects the broad range of aircraft configurations, avionics packages, and maintenance profiles currently available to buyers.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 15 Citation CJ2 aircraft have sold, including 5 off-market transactions, representing 6.4% of the fleet. Sold aircraft traded between $2,500,000 and $3,500,000.
Completed transactions averaged 132 days on market, significantly faster than the average marketing time of currently available inventory. This suggests that properly priced and well-equipped aircraft continue to attract buyers, while less competitive listings may require additional time to transact.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has increased steadily during the past six months, providing buyers with more selection
• Sales activity remains healthy despite higher inventory levels
• Garmin avionics upgrades continue to be a major value driver within the CJ2 market
• Aircraft enrolled on engine programs maintain strong buyer appeal
• Well-positioned aircraft are selling considerably faster than the overall market average
Key Insight
The CJ2 market remains balanced, with healthy transaction volume supporting an expanding inventory environment. Buyers continue to place a premium on upgraded avionics, strong maintenance histories, and engine program coverage. As inventory grows, aircraft that combine modern equipment with competitive pricing are likely to remain the strongest performers in the market.
