Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, the Citation CJ3+ market shows 16 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market opportunities, representing 5.1% of the fleet.
Inventory has stabilized in recent months following a notable decline from 26 aircraft in October to 15 in December, before settling at 16 aircraft in January and February. This indicates that while the sharp tightening phase has passed, the market remains relatively constrained by historical standards.
Off-market activity continues to represent a meaningful portion of available supply, reinforcing that not all viable acquisition opportunities are visible in the open market.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $7.25M to $12.3M, reflecting a wide pricing spread driven by year of manufacture, total time, and overall pedigree.
The CJ3+ market continues to show tiered pricing behavior, where newer, low-time aircraft with premium options command strong premiums, while older or less well-equipped aircraft compete more directly on price.
Average days on market for active listings is 98 days, indicating healthy demand, particularly when compared to broader light jet segments. Simply put, planes priced in line with the overall CJ3+ market move quickly, and high pedigree early serial number options are moving while still in pre-market phases, if presented well.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 35 aircraft have traded over the past six months, including 11 off-market transactions, representing 11.2% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $6.1M to $11.0M, generally aligning with current asking levels when adjusted for aircraft quality and configuration.
Transaction activity has been uneven, with 7 sales in September, dipping to 3 in October, then accelerating to 8 in November and peaking at 12 transactions in December, before dropping sharply to 1 transaction in January and rebounding modestly to 4 in February.
This pattern reflects a strong year-end push followed by a seasonal breather rather than a structural decline in demand. Aircraft that transacted averaged 91 days on market, slightly outperforming current listings.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has stabilized after a period of contraction, remaining relatively low by historical standards
• Off-market activity remains significant, representing a meaningful share of both listings and transactions
• Pricing remains segmented, with clear premiums for newer, well-equipped aircraft
• Transaction activity is episodic, with a strong December followed by a seasonal slowdown
• Well-positioned aircraft continue to transact efficiently, outperforming broader listing averages
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3+ market remains balanced but selective.
As of March 2026, supply has stabilized at relatively low levels, while demand continues to support efficient transaction timelines for high-quality aircraft. However, the market is increasingly segmented, with outcomes driven by aircraft-specific factors rather than broad market movement.
In this environment, sellers with premium aircraft remain well-positioned, while buyers must navigate a market where value is determined at the individual aircraft level, not the segment level.
