Fleet Size and Availability
There are 19 Citation XLS+ and Gen2 aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market listing. This represents 5.2% of the active fleet. Inventory has remained relatively stable in recent months, fluctuating between 20 and 23 listings, and ending June with 20 active units—suggesting consistent seller activity and moderate turnover.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $5,250,000 to $15,995,000. Listings are spending an average of 251 days on market, with some aging inventory potentially reflecting overpricing or less desirable configurations. The price range spans both standard XLS+ models and higher-value Gen2 variants, contributing to the broad pricing spread.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 19 aircraft sold, including 6 off-market transactions. Sold prices ranged from $7,100,001 to $15,900,000, with an average of 128 days on market—less than half the time of current active listings. April marked a strong month with 9 recorded sales, while other months showed lower but consistent activity, indicating seasonal variation in buyer engagement.
Key Takeaways
- Recent sales have outpaced new listings in some months, helping to stabilize inventory around 20 units.
- A wide spread between asking and sold prices—particularly with the lower end of the asking range below the lowest sold price—suggests that older listings may need price corrections to compete with better-equipped or off-market aircraft.
- Faster average sales timelines (128 days vs. 251 days) indicate that well-positioned listings are still in demand, especially when priced realistically.
- Steady off-market activity (6 of 19 sales) highlights the importance of strong broker networks and discreet buyer interest in this segment.
Key Insight
The Citation XLS+ and Gen2 market remains active with balanced inventory and healthy buyer interest, particularly for late-model or upgraded aircraft. Sellers should focus on presentation and accurate pricing to avoid prolonged time on market, while buyers benefit from steady availability but may face competition for top-tier examples.
