Fleet Size and Availability
There are 7 Citation Encore+ aircraft currently for sale, including 2 off-market listings, representing 10.9% of the active fleet. While inventory remains small due to a fleet size of only 64, relative availability is elevated for this market, providing buyers with more choice than is typical for this model.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $3,900,000 to $4,500,000, reflecting a narrow pricing range but wide variation in underlying value driven by engine program status, engine time remaining to next major event, pedigree, and cosmetic condition. Listings are averaging 414 Days on Market, indicating significant pricing friction. Aircraft priced toward the top of the pricing range without corresponding value relative to comparative recent sales continue to experience prolonged marketing periods.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 4 aircraft have sold, including 2 off-market transactions. As an example, a recent Encore+ sale closed at approximately $4,400,00 after being on market for 46 days, compared to fleet average of 228 Days on Market. While transaction volume remains limited, executed sales confirm that buyers are ready and willing when pricing and value align.
Key Takeaways
• Relative availability remains elevated for the Encore+ despite low absolute inventory.
• Extended Days on Market reflect persistent pricing misalignment among active listings.
• Engine program status and engine time remaining to next major event remain primary value drivers.
• Off-market transactions continue to play a major role in completed sales.
• Buyers are savvy and selective in this market.
Key Insight
The Citation Encore+ market enters 2026 as a right-aircraft, right-price environment. Pricing and engine time remaining until the next major event remain the primary determinants when choosing an Encore+. Aircraft aligned with recent comparable transactions continue to transact within observed timeframes, while listings priced above recent sales are experiencing extended marketing periods.
