The Citation XLS+ market enters October with relatively balanced inventory and sales activity, although September brought a noticeable slowdown in completed transactions. With 15 aircraft currently available for sale, representing 4.8% of the fleet, buyers have a reasonable selection of aircraft to consider. Inventory declined throughout the spring and early summer before beginning to increase again in August and September. Meanwhile, 21 aircraft have sold over the past six months, representing 6.7% of the fleet. Current asking prices range from approximately $5.26 million to $15 million, reflecting significant differences in production year, equipment, and overall aircraft condition. While sales activity was particularly strong during July and August, September’s single completed transaction suggests that buyer activity may be moderating as we enter the fourth quarter. Despite this recent slowdown, the XLS+ market continues to demonstrate healthy transaction volume relative to available inventory.
Fleet Size and Availability
The Citation XLS+ market currently has 15 aircraft available for sale, representing approximately 4.8% of the fleet.
Inventory began the reporting period with 19 aircraft available in April before increasing slightly to 20 in May. Availability then declined to 15 aircraft in June and reached a six-month low of 12 in July. Inventory increased to 14 in August and 15 in September.
This represents a reduction of approximately 21% in available inventory since April, despite the modest increase over the past two months.
For buyers, the current selection provides opportunities across a range of production years, configurations, and price points. However, inventory remains below spring levels, which may limit options for buyers seeking particular specifications.
For sellers, the relatively limited inventory is encouraging, although the recent increase in available aircraft suggests that competition may gradually intensify if additional listings enter the market.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $5.256 million to $14.995 million, reflecting substantial differences in production year, total time, maintenance coverage, equipment, and overall condition.
Over the past six months, completed transactions have ranged from $6.3 million to $12.8 million, demonstrating buyer participation across a broad range of aircraft values.
Active listings currently average 156 days on market, compared with 213 days for completed transactions. This 57-day difference indicates that recently sold aircraft generally spent more time on the market than those currently available.
The wide range in asking prices reinforces the importance of evaluating individual aircraft beyond their advertised prices. Engine program enrollment, maintenance status, aircraft utilization, and overall condition can significantly influence value.
For sellers, the 213-day average marketing period for completed transactions provides an important benchmark when establishing expectations. Although some aircraft may sell considerably faster, owners should be prepared for a potentially extended marketing period.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 21 Citation XLS+ aircraft have sold, including four off-market transactions, representing approximately 6.7% of the fleet.
Monthly sales included four transactions in April, three in May, three in June, five in July, five in August, and one in September.
July and August represented the strongest months of the reporting period, with five completed transactions each. Together, these two months accounted for nearly half of all sales recorded over the past six months.
September’s decline to just one completed transaction represents a notable slowdown following the stronger summer months. However, a single month of reduced activity does not necessarily indicate a broader change in market direction.
With 21 completed transactions compared with 15 aircraft currently available, sales volume has exceeded current inventory over the reporting period. This relationship suggests that the XLS+ market has maintained meaningful buyer demand despite fluctuations in monthly transaction activity.
The four off-market transactions also highlight the importance of industry relationships and access to opportunities that may not be publicly advertised.
What This Means For You
The Citation XLS+ market has demonstrated strong transaction volume over the past six months, with 21 aircraft sold (6.7% of the fleet), including four off-market transactions. Fifteen aircraft are currently publicly available (4.8% of the fleet). July and August were the strongest months, with five sales each; September recorded just one.
For sellers: Six-month sales volume exceeding current inventory is a positive signal, and available aircraft have declined roughly 21% since April. That said, the 213-day average marketing period for completed transactions is a realistic expectation to plan around. September’s slowdown is worth watching, but one quiet month does not change the broader picture.
For buyers: At 15 available aircraft, you have real selection across a $5.256M to $14.995M asking price range. Production year and maintenance program coverage drive a significant portion of the value difference in this segment. The four off-market transactions are also a reminder that some of the best opportunities do not appear in public listings.
