Fleet Size and Availability
There are 48 Citation M2 & Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 16 off-market listings, representing 12.2% of the active fleet. Inventory has climbed steadily for five consecutive months, marking the highest level in over a year and broadening options for buyers.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $2,400,000 to $6,250,000, with listed aircraft averaging 124 days on market. Despite growing inventory, pricing remains firm for newer Gen2 models and low-time aircraft, though sellers of legacy M2s are facing stronger competition.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 24 aircraft sold, including 7 off-market transactions, with sale prices ranging from $3,000,000 to $5,625,000. Sold aircraft averaged 163 days on market, suggesting that competitively priced listings continue to transact efficiently amid expanding supply.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has risen 22% since midsummer, offering buyers increased leverage in negotiations.
- Despite higher listings, monthly sales volume has remained stable at six aircraft per month since August.
- Pricing spread between legacy M2 and Gen2 variants has widened, reflecting greater differentiation by age, avionics, and program coverage.
- Off-market sales continue to represent nearly 30% of all transactions, underscoring the importance of private deal channels.
- Sellers with market-aligned pricing are still achieving relatively short days-on-market despite the expanding pool of available aircraft.
Key Insight
The Citation M2 & Gen2 market has entered a more balanced phase as inventory growth meets steady demand. Buyers now have broader selection and stronger negotiating power, while sellers benefit from continued activity in the light jet category—particularly for aircraft with modernized features and complete program coverage.
