The Citation CJ4 Gen2 market remains one of the tighter segments within the light jet category, though recent increases in inventory suggest conditions are gradually shifting toward a more balanced environment. Demand for late-model aircraft remains healthy, but transaction activity has moderated from the elevated pace seen late last year.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 6 Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market opportunity, representing 4.1% of the fleet.
Inventory remained exceptionally limited through much of Q1, holding at just two available aircraft from December through February before increasing to five in March and six in April. While supply remains historically constrained, this recent rise in available inventory indicates that more sellers are beginning to test the market following a prolonged period of scarcity.
Even with this increase, buyer choice remains relatively limited, particularly for low-time aircraft with strong pedigree and program coverage.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $11,200,000 to $12,395,000, with active listings averaging 91 days on market.
Pricing remains firm and tightly grouped, reflecting the aircraft’s newer vintage, relatively standardized equipment profiles, and strong buyer demand. Unlike older Citation segments, pricing dispersion remains minimal, with value differences driven primarily by total time, warranty positioning, and optional equipment rather than major configuration differences.
Current listing DOM remains efficient, reinforcing that well-positioned aircraft continue to attract meaningful buyer interest despite growing supply.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 10 Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft have sold, including 4 off-market transactions, representing 6.8% of the fleet. Sold aircraft traded between $10,000,000 and $13,500,000.
Sales activity peaked in December before stabilizing at lower but consistent levels through Q1. No retail closings were recorded in either November or April, though transaction volume remained steady overall given the limited fleet size.
Sold aircraft averaged 91 days on market, perfectly aligned with current listing exposure. This balance suggests a highly calibrated market where buyer expectations and seller pricing remain closely aligned.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has increased modestly following an extended period of tight supply
• Pricing remains firm with limited dispersion across the segment
• Off-market activity continues to represent a meaningful portion of transactions
• Days on market remain highly efficient for both listings and completed sales
• Buyer demand remains healthy despite moderating transaction volume
Key Insight
The Citation CJ4 Gen2 market remains fundamentally strong, but the recent increase in inventory signals the beginning of a normalization phase. While sellers still benefit from limited supply, buyers now have slightly more leverage than they did earlier in the cycle. In this environment, execution remains driven by pricing precision, pedigree, and presentation rather than scarcity alone.
