Citation XLS Market Update:
The Jet Agent is pleased to provide this Citation XLS Market Update for January 2025. Over the past six months, listing and sales patterns have become increasingly volatile. Notably, December saw a sharp drop in transactions, deviating from previous alignment trends.
Availability
- Two XLS aircraft retired in December, reducing the fleet to 321 aircraft in operation.
- Thirteen XLS aircraft are for sale, making up 4.0% of the fleet (up from 11 last month).
Listings
- The 13 XLS listings have been on the market for an average of 96 days, slightly down from 101 days last month.
- Asking prices range from $3,995,000 to $7,200,000, with limited options available for buyers.
Sales
- No XLS aircraft sold in December, a steep drop from November’s four sales—the highest in six months.
- Over the past six months, 12 XLS aircraft changed ownership, with four transactions occurring off-market.
- Publicly listed XLS aircraft spent an average of 235 days on the market before selling, up from 200 days last month.
- Sale prices over the past six months ranged from $4,000,000 to $5,900,000.
Key Takeaways
- December saw zero sales, a major slowdown from November’s strong performance.
- Listings increased slightly, but buyer options remain limited.
- Longer time on market may indicate a shift toward a more buyer-friendly environment.
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