Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 18 Citation CJ3 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market listings, representing 4.4% of the fleet. This level is consistent with the past few months, maintaining the lowest inventory ratio among CJ-series aircraft.
Market Listings
Asking prices now range from $3,595,000 to $5,695,000. The average days on market for listed CJ3s is 134 days, showing improved marketability for actively listed aircraft compared to earlier in the year.
Sales Activity
A total of 27 CJ3s sold over the past six months, with 5 off-market transactions. The sold price range was $3,200,000 to $5,600,001, and average days on market for sold aircraft was 149, indicating strong turnover despite slightly lengthening hold times versus April.
Key Takeaways
- CJ3 sales activity remains strong, with 27 retail transactions in six months.
- Inventory increased modestly to 20 aircraft in May, up from 18 in April.
- Average days on market declined for current listings, suggesting better seller positioning.
- Sales pace slowed in May with only two aircraft sold—the lowest since January.
- Pricing remains firm, with close alignment between asking and sold prices.
Key Insight
Despite a dip in May’s sales volume, the Citation CJ3 continues to exhibit one of the most liquid markets in the CJ-series. Buyers appear selective, but when aircraft are well-positioned and competitively priced, they are still moving. Sellers should be mindful of increasing inventory pressure if sales velocity continues to soften.
