The Citation CJ4 Gen2 market remains one of the strongest segments in the owner-flown and corporate light jet market. Demand continues to be driven by the aircraft’s combination of modern Garmin G3000 avionics, impressive range and payload capability, low operating costs, and the advantage of being one of Textron’s newest production aircraft. While inventory has increased significantly over the past six months, transaction activity remains healthy, indicating that buyers continue to actively pursue quality aircraft despite having more options available than earlier in the year.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 10 Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft available for sale, including 7 off-market opportunities, representing 6.8% of the fleet.
Inventory remained exceptionally limited through the first quarter of 2026, with only two aircraft publicly available for sale. Since March, inventory has increased steadily, reaching ten aircraft by the end of May (including off-market/unadvertised options). While this represents a meaningful increase in available supply, overall inventory levels remain relatively low compared to historical norms and continue to support aircraft values.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $11,000,000 to $13,250,000, with active listings averaging 60 days on market.
The CJ4 Gen2 continues to command premium pricing due to its performance/range capabilities and strong market reputation. Unlike many legacy aircraft, valuation differences are generally driven by factors such as total time, warranty coverage, enrollment in engine and airframe programs, connectivity options, and overall aircraft condition. Because most examples are relatively new, configuration differences tend to be less pronounced than in older aircraft markets.
The low average marketing time demonstrates that well-positioned aircraft continue to attract significant buyer interest.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 13 Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft have sold, including 5 off-market transactions, representing 8.8% of the fleet. Sold aircraft traded between $10,000,000 and $13,500,000.
Average days on market for completed transactions was 109 days, reflecting continued buyer demand despite increasing inventory. Off-market transactions remain a significant component of overall market activity, highlighting the importance of maintaining visibility into both public and private opportunities.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has increased from 2 aircraft to 10 aircraft over the past six months
• Despite rising inventory, sales activity remains strong with 13 completed transactions
• Off-market opportunities continue to represent a meaningful portion of market activity
• Low average marketing times indicate sustained buyer demand
• Warranty coverage, program enrollment, total time, and aircraft connectivity remain primary value drivers
Key Insight
The CJ4 Gen2 market remains healthy and active, though the rapid increase in inventory bears watching as we move through the second half of 2026. Current supply levels remain supportive of pricing, and transaction activity continues to absorb available inventory at a solid pace. For sellers, market conditions remain favorable, particularly for low-time, well-maintained aircraft. Buyers are seeing more options than earlier in the year, but competition remains strong for the most desirable examples.
