Citation CJ2
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Over the past 12 months, inventory in the Citation CJ2 market has continued to tighten, with available aircraft down approximately 8% compared to this time last year.  At the same time, pricing has remained relatively stable, with asking values down only about 1% over the past year. Overall, the market continues to move, especially for clean, well-presented aircraft. On the transaction side, CJ2s continue to trade consistently, although buyers are taking a little more time before making decisions. Days on market have increased roughly 17% year-over-year, reflecting a market where buyers are comparing aircraft more carefully. Even so, transaction activity has remained healthy, with 28 retail sales over the past 12 months. 13 of those sales were recorded in 2026 so far. Recent transactions have spanned all model years. Looking at supply and demand, the market is currently carrying approximately 10.6 months of inventory, which keeps the CJ2 in a relatively balanced market environment. In conditions like these, aircraft positioning becomes increasingly important. Right now, buyers are paying very close attention to maintenance history, upgraded avionics, and overall aircraft presentation. The CJ2 continues to hold a strong reputation in the owner-flown and light-jet market, because it delivers the combination buyers are still looking for today. Efficiency, reliability, cabin comfort, and proven operating economics. It's the same reason many current owners chose the platform in the first place, and those qualities continue to resonate with the next group of buyers entering the market. In summary, the Citation CJ2 market remains active, with healthy transaction volume and modestly tightening inventory levels. While buyers are more disciplined than they were several years ago, well-cared-for aircraft continue to stand out in the market. Overall, I'd characterize the CJ2 market as balanced, and assign it a BB demand rating. For owners considering a sale, preparation, timing, and market positioning can have a meaningful impact on overall results.


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Over the past year, inventory in the Citation CJ2 market has tightened with available aircraft down approximately 30% compared to this time last year. Even with reduced inventory, pricing has adjusted modestly, with average asking prices down about 6% over the past 12 months. In terms of transaction activity, Citation CJ2's continued to trade, though at a slightly slower pace than last year. Days on market have increased, up roughly 37% year over year, as buyers take more time evaluating available options. Over the past 12 months, there have been 29 retail transactions, with activity continuing into early 2026.  10 sales occurred in December, for additional sales have occurred in 2020. Recent sales activity has been concentrated in earlier model aircraft, transaction spanning model years 2001 to 2003.  Based on the recent supply and demand trends, the market is carrying just over nine months of inventory, which points to a balanced but increasingly competitive selling market. In summary, this is a balanced market. Citation CJ2 sales continue to be steady with supply and demand generally in alignment..

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The Citation CJ2 stretched the CJ1 fuselage to create a more capable platform — adding passenger capacity, a larger cabin, and extended range while retaining the single-pilot accessibility and low operating costs that define the CJ family. Williams FJ44-2C engines provide the power, and the aircraft comfortably accommodates six to seven passengers on missions up to approximately 1,600 nautical miles. The CJ2 filled an important gap in the Citation lineup between the entry-level CJ1 and the larger CJ3, and its combination of utility and manageable ownership costs earned it a strong following among corporate and owner-flown operators alike.

CJ2 model overview

$2,167 Per Hour  $5.25 Per NM

variable cost

Seats

runway

1 + 7

3,800 ft

range

speed

Max Cruise Altitude

years produced

Normal Cruise: 413 KTS

45,000 ft

2000 - 2006

max range: 1,500 nm

payload

Payload Full Fuel: 651 lbs

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