Citation XLS+ & Gen2 Market Update – April 2025
After several strong months, the first sales lull in March coincides with a rising number of listings—suggesting the market is recalibrating and may reward pricing agility.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 22 Citation XLS+ and Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market, representing 6.0% of the fleet. Inventory has rebounded from a February low of 16 aircraft.
Market Listings
The asking price range is $6,500,000 to $15,995,000, and the average days on market is 188.
Sales Activity
15 aircraft sold over the past six months, including 2 off-market. The sold price range was $6,600,000 to $15,900,000, and the average days on market was 128. March was the first month in the period with no recorded sales.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory has increased sharply over the past two months.
- No sales were recorded in March, indicating a temporary pause in activity.
- Sold aircraft spent 60 fewer days on market than current listings.
- Buyers are value-conscious, particularly in the $7M–$10M range.
- Sellers must differentiate through spec, time, and presentation to shorten market time.
