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Over the past 12 months, the CJ-4 market has operated with relatively low inventory levels. So, of the 339 in operation, 14 are on the market, which represents less than 5% of the fleet for sale.  Since February of 2025, the aircraft for sale has dropped by 30%, and the average pre-owned asking price is up 8% compared to last year, this time. That increase reflects state demand and the continued impact of OEM backlog, which is supporting residual values in the secondary market. The transaction velocity remains healthy over the past 12 months. All powers remain disciplined, properly positioned aircraft are trading with reasonable exposure periods, reinforcing the strength of this segment. The days on market has crept up by 19% over a year ago to 243 days, but this is not necessarily indicative of the time to sell for properly positioned aircraft with the windshield service bulletin completed. The time to sell will be faster in that case. There have been 45 retail sales over the last 12 months, averaging about 4 per month, which is a clear sign of steady demand. The four-month absorption rate also reflects the healthy state of the CJ-4 market. This market continues to reflect strong overall conditions and the current supply of supply-demand balance leans in favor of sellers. OEM production backlog is helping support pre-owned pricing, keeping downward pressure limited. The demand currently carries a B-plus rating, indicating solid buyer interest with selective execution.

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Q1 2026 MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Over the past 12 months, the CJ-4 market has operated with relatively low inventory levels. Supplies remain constrained relative to historical norms. Helping maintain pricing, stability, and overall market strength. Of the 339 in operation, 11 are on the market, which represents 3.2% of the total fleet for sale. Since June of 2025, the aircraft for sale has dropped by 58%. The average pre-owned asking price has declined since June 2025 by 10%. To $6.859 million. Transaction velocity remains healthy over the past 12 months, while buyers remain disciplined. Properly positioned aircraft are trading within reasonable exposure periods, reinforcing the strength of the segment. The days on market has crept up by 20% over a year ago to 259 days, but this is not necessarily indicative of the time to sell for properly positioned aircraft, with the windshield service bulletin completed. The time to sell will be faster. 48 retail sales have occurred over the last 12 months, averaging 4 per month, a clear sign of steady demand. The 3.1 month absorption rate also reflects the healthy state of the CJ4 market. The market continues to reflect strong overall conditions and the current market supply-demand balance leans in favor of sellers. OEM production backlog is helping support pre-owned pricing, keeping downward pressure limited. The demand currently carries a B-plus rating, indicating solid buyer interest with selective execution. Well-presented aircraft with strong pedigree continue to command attention. The citation cedes. The CJ4 market remains strong, inventory is low, demand remains healthy, and overall conditions continue to favor sellers, particularly those aligned with realistic market positioning.

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Q2 2026 MARKET SNAPSHOT

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Over the past 12 months, the CJ4 market has continued to operate with relatively low inventory levels. Supply remains consistent. Of the 339 aircraft in operation, 12 are currently offered for sale, representing 3.5% of the total fleet. Over the past 12 months, the number of CJ4 aircraft by 12 aircraft or 50%, leaving just 12 or 9 aircraft currently on the market. The average pre-owned asking price has declined approximately 670,000 or 9% over the same period. Although asking prices have adjusted, limit inventory and the OEM backlog continue to provide support for pre-owned values. The transaction velocity remains healthy. The average days on the market has improved. Prices have substantially over the past year, declining by 53 days or 26% to 149 days. This reduction indicates the appropriately positioned CJ4 aircraft are moving through the market more efficiently. A total of 46 retail sales occurred over the past 12 months, averaging about 4 sales per month, a clear indication of steady buyer demand. The current 3.4-month absorption rate, based on 46 pre-owned sales over the past year, also reflects the healthy condition of the CJ4 market. The CJ4 market continues to demonstrate strong overall conditions with the current supply and demand balance favoring sellers. The OEM production backlog is helping support pre-owned pricing and limiting further downward pressure. Demand currently carries a B-plus rating indicating solid buyer interest with selective execution. Well-presented aircraft with strong pedigree and realistic pricing continue to attract attention. In summary, the CJ-4 market remains strong, inventory is limited, transaction activity is steady, days on market have improved, and overall conditions continue to favor sellers, particularly those aligned with realistic market positioning.

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Q3 2026 MARKET SNAPSHOT

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