Citation XLS Market Update – April 2025
March marked a turning point with a surge in sales and declining inventory, offering a short-term opportunity for sellers to capitalize on reduced competition.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are 11 Citation XLS aircraft for sale, with no off-market listings, representing 3.4% of the fleet. This is down from a February peak of 15 aircraft, suggesting tightening inventory.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $3,995,000 to $7,200,000, and the average days on market is 139.
Sales Activity
In the past six months, 12 XLS aircraft sold, including 4 off-market deals. The sold price range was $3,900,000 to $6,000,000, with an average of 237 days on market. March saw the highest activity in this cycle with 5 aircraft sold.
Key Takeaways
- March delivered the strongest sales volume in six months.
- Inventory dropped by 25%, creating upward pressure on prices.
- Sold aircraft averaged over 7 months on market, indicating room for faster closings.
- Buyers have fewer options than earlier in Q1, and competition may increase into summer.
- Sellers should leverage recent comps to set competitive price points.
