The Citation CJ2 market is showing increasing signs of supply expansion, with inventory climbing meaningfully over the past several months while transaction activity remains relatively steady. Demand continues for upgraded, well-positioned aircraft, but buyers are becoming more selective as additional inventory enters the market.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 25 Citation CJ2 aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market opportunities, representing 10.6% of the fleet.
Inventory declined to 16 aircraft in January before rising steadily through Q1 and into April, where availability reached 24 aircraft. This recent increase reflects a clear shift away from the tighter supply conditions seen late last year and toward a more balanced — and increasingly competitive — environment for sellers.
Although inventory is expanding, overall supply remains manageable relative to the fleet size, particularly for Garmin-equipped aircraft and those with strong maintenance pedigree.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $2,050,000 to $4,500,000, with active listings averaging 173 days on market.
The wide pricing spread continues to reflect significant variation in avionics upgrades, engine program participation, total time, and overall aircraft pedigree. Garmin retrofits remain one of the most important value drivers in the segment, with upgraded aircraft continuing to command premium pricing and stronger buyer engagement.
Elevated listing days on market indicate that buyers remain highly analytical, particularly when evaluating legacy-configured aircraft or aircraft facing near-term maintenance exposure.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 15 Citation CJ2 aircraft have sold, including 6 off-market transactions, representing 6.4% of the fleet. Sold aircraft traded between $2,500,000 and $3,700,000.
Transaction volume has remained relatively consistent throughout the period, with March showing the strongest monthly activity at four completed sales. Sold aircraft averaged 121 days on market, materially outperforming current listings and reinforcing that properly positioned aircraft continue to transact efficiently despite growing supply.
The meaningful share of off-market transactions also highlights the continued importance of industry relationships when sourcing premium aircraft.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has increased materially since January
• Garmin-equipped aircraft continue to command premium positioning
• Off-market activity remains an important component of liquidity
• Sold aircraft are outperforming broader listing averages
• Buyer selectivity is increasing as supply expands
Key Insight
The Citation CJ2 market remains active, but conditions are increasingly favoring disciplined buyers. As inventory grows and competition among sellers increases, aircraft quality and upgrade status are becoming even more important determinants of liquidity. In this environment, well-presented and properly priced aircraft continue to transact efficiently, while average-spec listings face longer marketing timelines and greater pricing pressure.
