Fleet Size & Availability
As of March 10, 2026, there are 30 Citation CJ aircraft for sale, including 3 off-market opportunities, representing 9.0% of the fleet.
Inventory has trended down from 36 aircraft in September to 30 in February, indicating a gradual tightening of supply over the past six months. While there was a slight increase to 31 aircraft in January, overall availability remains below early fall levels.
Despite this tightening trend, inventory remains sufficient to provide buyers with options, particularly given the age and variability within the CJ fleet.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $1.225M to $2.4M, reflecting wide dispersion driven by total time, avionics upgrades, engine program enrollment, and maintenance status.
The CJ market continues to show significant segmentation, particularly between legacy-configured aircraft and those that have undergone meaningful avionics upgrades. Aircraft equipped with modern Garmin upgrades are commanding stronger pricing and attracting more consistent buyer interest. However, a significant portion of the value in the CJ market can be attributed to whether the aircraft has TAP Blue engine program coverage.
Average days on market for active listings is 267 days, highlighting a measured pace of absorption, where pricing alignment and aircraft presentation remain critical to transaction success.
Sales Activity (Last 6 Months)
A total of 20 aircraft have sold over the past six months, including 8 off-market transactions, representing 6.0% of the fleet. Sold prices ranged from $700K to $1.65MM, underscoring the broad range of aircraft conditions and configurations within this segment.
Transaction activity has been uneven, with 2 sales in September, rising sharply to 8 in October, dropping to 1 in November, rebounding to 5 in December, and stabilizing at 2 transactions in both January and February.
Aircraft that sold averaged 169 days on market, indicating that while demand exists, buyers are highly selective, particularly when evaluating older airframes with varying upgrade paths.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory has gradually declined, signaling modest tightening of supply
• Transaction volume is inconsistent, with periodic spikes rather than steady flow
• Wide pricing dispersion reflects aircraft variability across the fleet
• Avionics upgrades are a key value driver, influencing both pricing and liquidity
• Buyer selectivity remains high, particularly for older or less-upgraded aircraft
Key Insight
The Citation CJ market is defined by segmentation rather than scarcity.
While inventory has tightened slightly, the broader story is one of divergence in asset quality. Buyers are increasingly focused on upgraded aircraft with modern avionics and strong pedigree, leaving less competitive aircraft to face longer marketing timelines and pricing pressure.
In this segment, outcomes are driven less by overall market conditions and more by how well an individual aircraft aligns with current buyer expectations.
