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Over the past 12 months, the Citation XLS+ market has remained highly active, with inventory levels declining modestly year over year. At the same time, asking values have continued to normalize across the segment, with average pricing down approximately 18% compared to the prior year. Despite that adjustment in pricing, buyer activity has remained healthy overall, reflecting continued demand for updated and well-presented XLS+ aircraft. From a transaction standpoint, days on market have remained relatively stable over the past year, reinforcing continued liquidity across the segment. Over the past 12 months, there have been 44 retail sales recorded across the Citation XLS+ market, with nine of those transactions occurring so far in 2026, involving 2008 through 2020 model-year aircraft. Looking at supply and demand, the market is currently carrying approximately five months of inventory, reflecting a relatively-balanced environment overall. Buyer demand remains strongest for aircraft with updated connectivity, engine program enrollment, and current maintenance status. The Citation XLS+ continues to appeal to a broad range of operators because of its combination of cabin comfort, operational flexibility, and proven operating economics within the mid-size segment. For many owners, charter operators, and corporate flight departments, the XLS+ represents a refined evolution of the Citation Excel platform, while continuing to offer the operational simplicity and mission versatility that have contributed to the aircraft's long-term popularity. In summary, the Citation XLS+ market remains active overall, with healthy transaction volume and balanced inventory levels continuing to support buyer demand across the segment. Overall, I'd characterize the Citation XLS+ market as strong, and assign it an A demand rating.
There are 313 XLS+ aircraft currently in operation. Today, 16 aircraft are listed for sale, representing 5.1% of the total fleet. That represents a balanced inventory level, and hedges against large pre-owned price fluctuations. Looking at the last 12 months, inventory has trended lower, and remains controlled with inventory dropping 24% since March 2025. On the pricing side, the average pre-owned asking price is down 18% compared to March of 2025. The takeaway is straightforward: the market is not oversupplied, and suggests that the later model aircraft with lower time have been quick to sell, leaving the older, higher time aircraft to remain on the market with lower price points. The current average days on market is at 168, down 5% over the PAST 12 months. The XLS Plus transaction pace has been steady over the past year, with 47 total retail sales, averaging 3.9 sales per month. That level of retail activity confirms the XLS+ continues to transact with proper representation and pricing. Looking at supply versus demand, the current absorption rate is 5.1 months, based on the last 12 months of preowned sales. In practical terms, that represents a healthy absorption profile. It supports a market that remains balanced to slightly seller-leaning. The OEM backlog continues to bolster preowned pricing across the segment. Inventory levels and transaction volume are balanced. Overall, the current market still favors sellers. The XLS Plus market demand is rated as an A.
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