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Q2 2026 MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Over the past 12 months, inventory in the Citation CJ1 market has increased slightly, up four aircraft year over year. As expected, that increase has led to moderate price adjustments, with values down about 5% as the market works through the additional supply. In terms of transaction activity, days on market have increased, now sitting about 38% higher than this time last year. Even with that shift, the market has remained active, with 18 retail transactions, confirming consistent buyer engagement in this segment. Buyers have more options today, but well-positioned aircraft are continuing to move through the market. So far in 2026, there have been 5 completed sales, ranging from 2000 to 2005 model year aircraft. Based on the recent supply and demand trends, the segment is carrying about 15.8 months of inventory, pointing toward a more competitive environment where positioning is key.  What we continue to see in this segment is that buyers are highly focused on maintenance history, engine program participation, and avionics upgrades. In a legacy platform like the CJ1, differences in configuration and overall condition have a direct impact on buyer engagement and execution timing. In summary, this market is competitive. The CJ1 platform continues to perform well. It's a proven, efficient light jet with a broad buyer base and long-term OEM support. That underlying demand is what's sustaining transaction activity even as inventory builds. What we're seeing now is straightforward. Well-positioned aircraft continue to transact, and buyers are ready to move when the aircraft checks the right boxes.

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