Citation CJ3+ Market Update – May 2025
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 16 Citation CJ3+ aircraft for sale, including 2 off-market listings, which represents 5.4% of the fleet. This is up from a six-month low of 7 aircraft in January, marking a notable rise in inventory over the past three months.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $6,650,000 to $11,500,000, with listings averaging 100 days on market. Pricing remains within a tight band, but the top of the range has crept upward slightly as sellers aim high despite modest absorption.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 13 CJ3+ aircraft have sold, including 3 off-market transactions. Sales occurred within a price range of $6,400,001 to $10,000,000, with an average of 127 days on market—notably higher than the current listing average, indicating that older inventory is still working through the pipeline.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has more than doubled since January, moving from 7 to 16 aircraft listed.
- Sales volume has softened slightly compared to prior months, with only 1 aircraft sold in April.
- Average days on market remain reasonable, but creeping higher for sold aircraft than current listings.
- Buyers have increased options but may find fewer aggressively priced listings.
- Sellers should prepare for longer marketing periods as inventory continues to rebuild.
Key Insight
The CJ3+ market is entering a more balanced but slower phase, with inventory levels climbing and buyer urgency softening. As new aircraft become available, pricing discipline will be essential to maintain competitive positioning.
