The Citation CJ3+ market enters September in an unusually balanced position. Current inventory and six-month transaction volume both stand at 16 aircraft, and supply has remained almost unchanged throughout the spring and summer. With 5.1% of the fleet currently for sale and an identical 5.1% sold over the past six months, neither buyers nor sellers appear to hold a meaningful advantage based on supply alone.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 16 Citation CJ3+s available for sale, including 4 off-market aircraft, representing 5.1% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained within an exceptionally narrow range: 15 aircraft in March, 16 in April and May, 15 in June and July, and 16 in August. That stability indicates that new listings are entering the market at approximately the same pace that aircraft are being absorbed.
Rather than trending meaningfully tighter or looser, the CJ3+ market appears to be operating near equilibrium.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $6.5 million to $11.5 million, compared with a six-month sold price range of approximately $3.8 million to $11.5 million.
Current listings average 99 days on market, slightly below the 119-day average for aircraft sold during the past six months. Unlike several other Citation markets, current CJ3+ inventory has not accumulated substantially more market time than recently sold aircraft.
The unusually low end of the reported sold-price range should be evaluated in the context of the individual transaction, as aircraft specification, maintenance status, total time, condition, and transaction circumstances can create significant outliers.
Sales Activity
The CJ3+ recorded 16 retail sales during the past six months, including 2 off-market transactions, representing 5.1% of the fleet.
Sales were remarkably consistent early in the period, with three transactions in March, April, and May. Activity slowed to one sale in June, rebounded to four in July, and moderated to two in August.
Despite monthly variation, overall transaction activity has remained sufficient to keep inventory almost perfectly stable.
Key Takeaways
• 16 aircraft are currently available, including 4 off-market opportunities.
• Current inventory and six-month sales each represent 5.1% of the fleet.
• Inventory has remained between 15 and 16 aircraft throughout the six-month period.
• 16 aircraft sold during the past six months, including 2 off-market transactions.
• Current listings average 99 DOM versus 119 days for sold aircraft.
• The market remains in unusually close supply-and-demand equilibrium.
Key Insight
The CJ3+ is currently one of the most balanced Citation markets. Supply has barely moved over six months despite 16 transactions, indicating that new listings and buyer absorption are keeping pace with one another. Current inventory is also relatively fresh, reinforcing that the market is functioning efficiently. Buyers retain enough selection to compare opportunities carefully, while sellers benefit from consistent liquidity. In this environment, aircraft-specific factors, not broad market leverage, are likely to determine which CJ3+s transact and at what price.
