The Citation CJ market enters October with inventory beginning to decline, while sales activity has shown encouraging consistency over the past two months. There are currently 36 aircraft available for sale, representing 10.8% of the fleet, while 19 aircraft have sold during the past six months. Although inventory remains relatively elevated, the recent reduction in available aircraft and steady transaction activity are positive developments. However, increasing days on market suggests that sellers still need to remain realistic with their pricing expectations.
Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 36 Citation CJs available for sale, including three off-market aircraft, representing 10.8% of the fleet.
Inventory has fluctuated throughout the past six months, beginning at 35 aircraft in April, increasing to 37 in May, and returning to 35 in June. Supply then peaked at 43 aircraft in July before declining to 41 in August and 38 in September.
The reduction from July’s peak is encouraging, although more than 10% of the fleet remains available, providing buyers with a relatively broad selection of aircraft.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $799,000 to $2.4 million, while reported sales during the past six months ranged from $491,500 to $1.7 million.
Current listings average 260 days on market, compared with 197 days for aircraft sold during the past six months. This 63-day difference suggests that aircraft remaining available are generally experiencing longer market exposure than those successfully transacting.
With a wide range of asking prices and varying aircraft specifications, proper positioning remains essential for sellers looking to distinguish their aircraft from competing listings.
Sales Activity
There have been 19 retail transactions over the past six months, including four off-market sales, representing 5.7% of the fleet.
Monthly sales activity reached five transactions in May before declining to three in June and just one in July. Activity subsequently improved to four transactions in August and remained at four in September.
This consistency over the past two months is encouraging, particularly as available inventory has been declining. However, the market continues to carry more than twice as many aircraft for sale as it has averaged in monthly transactions.
Key Takeaways
• 36 aircraft are currently available, representing 10.8% of the fleet.• Inventory has declined from its July peak of 43 aircraft.
• 19 aircraft sold during the past six months, including four off-market transactions.
• Current asking prices range from $799,000 to $2.4 million.
• Recent transactions ranged from $491,500 to $1.7 million.
• Current inventory averages 260 DOM versus 197 days for recently sold aircraft.
• Sales held steady at four transactions in both August and September.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ market is showing early signs of improving balance, but sellers should remain mindful of competition. Inventory has moved lower from its summer peak, and eight transactions over the past two months demonstrate that buyers are still actively participating. However, with 10.8% of the fleet available and current listings averaging 260 days on market, aircraft are not necessarily selling quickly. Sellers who recognize the importance of competitive pricing, strong maintenance status and overall presentation will be better positioned to capture buyer interest. If inventory continues declining and transaction activity remains consistent, market conditions could gradually become more favorable heading into the final quarter of 2026.
