Fleet Size and Availability
There are 13 Citation XLS aircraft for sale, including 1 off-market, representing 4.1% of the active fleet. This is in line with the levels seen earlier this year and indicates balanced market exposure for this segment.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $3,995,000 to $7,495,000, with active listings averaging 178 days on market. Pricing continues to reflect the spread between older, higher-time airframes and premium, low-time examples with upgraded avionics.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 17 Citation XLS aircraft sold, with 8 of those transactions occurring off-market. Sold prices ranged from $3,800,000 to $6,250,001, with sold aircraft averaging 131 days on market, showing that well-positioned listings are moving efficiently.
Key Takeaways
- Sales remain solid, with the market seeing two peak months of six sales each, reinforcing healthy buyer demand for this model.
- Inventory dipped to a low of 11 units in May but has since edged back up to 13, still within a normal range for this fleet.
- The narrowing spread between asking and selling ranges suggests that buyers are generally accepting current pricing for attractive aircraft.
- Average days on market for unsold units continue to climb, highlighting that older or less competitive listings may require price adjustments.
- Off-market deals continue to play an important role in this segment, signaling that demand exists for well-connected sellers.
Key Insight
The Citation XLS market remains one of the more liquid mid-size segments, with steady sales activity and moderate supply. Sellers should take advantage of continued buyer interest by ensuring realistic pricing and presentation, while buyers can expect good options but should act decisively for best-in-class examples.
