The Citation CJ3+ market remains active and fundamentally healthy, with stable inventory levels and strong six-month transaction volume continuing to support overall market liquidity. While sales activity has moderated from the elevated pace seen late last year, demand for well-positioned aircraft remains consistent, particularly for low-time examples with strong pedigree and engine program coverage.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 18 Citation CJ3+ aircraft for sale, including 7 off-market opportunities, representing 5.8% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained relatively stable over the past five months, fluctuating within a narrow range between 14 and 16 aircraft, now increasing modestly in early May. Despite the recent uptick, overall availability remains controlled relative to fleet size, preventing meaningful supply pressure from developing.
Notably, off-market opportunities continue to represent a substantial portion of available inventory, reinforcing the importance of relationship-driven sourcing in this segment.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $6,500,000 to $12,300,000, with active listings averaging 104 days on market.
The broad pricing spread reflects variation in aircraft age, total time, optional equipment, avionics configuration, and maintenance positioning. Late-model aircraft with low utilization and strong program participation continue to command premium valuations, while earlier serial numbers face more competitive pricing pressure.
Current listing DOM remains efficient overall, indicating continued buyer engagement despite moderating transaction velocity entering Q2.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 31 Citation CJ3+ aircraft have sold, including 9 off-market transactions, representing 10.0% of the fleet. Sold aircraft traded between $6,100,000 and $11,000,000.
Sales activity peaked sharply in December with 13 completed transactions before slowing materially through Q1 and early Q2. While monthly volume has normalized, overall absorption remains strong relative to available inventory.
Sold aircraft averaged 97 days on market, slightly outperforming current listings and reinforcing that properly positioned aircraft continue to transact efficiently.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains stable and relatively constrained
• Off-market activity continues to play a major role in liquidity
• Pricing remains highly dependent on vintage and pedigree
• Transaction volume has normalized following a late-2025 surge
• Well-positioned aircraft continue to transact efficiently
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3+ market remains balanced but increasingly selective. While supply remains controlled and liquidity healthy, buyers are becoming more disciplined as transaction activity normalizes from prior highs. In this environment, sellers who combine strong presentation with realistic pricing continue to achieve efficient outcomes, while aspirational listings face greater competitive pressure and longer evaluation timelines.
