Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, the Citation CJ3 fleet shows 18 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market opportunities, representing just 4.4% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained relatively stable in recent months, moving from 16 aircraft in December to 18 in January and February, following a higher point of 19 aircraft in September. This stability at historically low levels continues to reinforce the CJ3 as one of the most supply-constrained segments in the light jet market.
With a limited number of aircraft available, and a meaningful portion of that inventory transacting off-market, buyers are facing a highly competitive acquisition environment.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $4.495M to $5.6M, with values driven heavily by total time, engine program enrollment, age and overall pedigree.
Despite stable inventory levels, pricing has remained firm, supported by the limited number of quality aircraft available. The CJ3 continues to benefit from strong demand driven by its performance profile and upgrade pathways.
Average days on market for active listings is 114 days, indicating relatively efficient movement compared to broader market averages, though still reflective of buyer selectivity at current pricing levels.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 22 aircraft have traded over the past six months, including 5 off-market transactions, representing 5.4% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $3.1M to $6.3M, highlighting the wide variation in aircraft condition, vintage, and upgrade status.
Transaction activity has been volatile month-to-month, with 4 sales in September, tapering to 2 in November, before spiking to 9 transactions in December, followed by no recorded sales in January, and rebounding to 4 transactions in February.
This variability reflects the episodic nature of CJ3 transactions, where a limited pool of desirable aircraft can drive concentrated bursts of activity. Aircraft that did transact averaged 106 days on market, slightly outperforming current listings.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains low and stable, reinforcing a supply-constrained environment
• Off-market activity continues to play a meaningful role in overall transaction volume
• Pricing remains firm, supported by limited availability of quality aircraft
• Well-positioned aircraft continue to transact efficiently, outperforming broader listing averages
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3 market remains fundamentally supply-constrained, with stability in inventory masking an underlying scarcity of high-quality aircraft.
As of March 2026, the market continues to favor sellers, particularly those with well-presented aircraft, while buyers must be prepared to act decisively when opportunities arise. In this segment, success is driven less by timing the market and more by access to inventory and execution at the moment of opportunity.
