Fleet Size and Availability
There are 16 Citation Excel aircraft for sale, representing 4.5% of the active fleet. This marks another decrease in available inventory, down from 17 last month and well below the spring high of 21.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $2,995,000 to $5,500,000, with aircraft spending an average of 149 days on market. This signals continued absorption of well-positioned listings.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 20 aircraft sold, including 7 off-market, at prices ranging from $1,350,000 to $5,500,000. Sold aircraft spent an average of 144 days on market, showing that properly priced aircraft are moving at a steady pace.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has decreased steadily for three consecutive months, dropping from 21 to 16 units, indicating a healthy market for sellers.
- Sales activity remains strong, with 1 retail sale recorded in June and a peak of 7 sales in March supporting solid transaction volume.
- The average days on market for active listings remains close to that for sold aircraft, showing that serious buyers are acting quickly on attractive listings.
- Asking prices are stable and well-aligned with recent sale ranges, minimizing large pricing gaps.
- Buyers should remain prepared to act decisively as quality inventory tightens further.
Key Insight
The Citation Excel market continues to demonstrate strong demand and consistent absorption, even as available inventory shrinks. Sellers with competitive pricing and well-prepared aircraft are well-positioned to benefit from this balanced environment.
