Data as of April 13, 2026
The Citation Excel market remains active but increasingly competitive, with stable transaction volume now being met by rising inventory and more selective buyer behavior.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 19 aircraft for sale (1 off-market), representing 5.5% of the fleet.
Inventory has gradually increased over the past six months, reaching the higher end of its recent range. While still within a balanced band, recent weeks have shown additional listings entering the market, contributing to a more competitive environment for sellers.
Market Listings
The current asking price range is $2,295,000 to $4,000,000.
This wide range reflects significant variation in total time, maintenance status, engine program enrollment, and overall pedigree. Aircraft with strong maintenance histories and program coverage continue to command the upper end of the range, while others are facing greater scrutiny from buyers and increased pricing pressure.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 23 aircraft have sold (9 off-market), with a sold price range of $2,000,000 to $4,900,000.
Transaction volume has been consistently active, though monthly activity has softened slightly in the most recent period. Average days on market for sold aircraft is 131 days, indicating continued liquidity for well-positioned aircraft, but with a growing spread between top-tier and average listings.
In the past two weeks, we have observed more inventory coming to market alongside fewer actively pursuing buyers, a trend consistent across much of the light and midsize jet market. This shift is contributing to longer evaluation periods and increased sensitivity to pricing and aircraft quality.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory is increasing, creating more competition among sellers
• Pricing remains broad and highly dependent on pedigree and program coverage
• Off-market transactions continue to represent a meaningful portion of activity
• Days on market remain reasonable but widening between aircraft quality tiers
• Buyer urgency is moderating, particularly in recent weeks
Key Insight
The Excel market is transitioning from a steady seller environment toward a more balanced dynamic, where buyers have more options and greater leverage. In this environment, successful outcomes will depend on accurate pricing and strong presentation, as the market increasingly rewards well-maintained, program-covered aircraft and penalizes those that fall short.
