Inventory has bounced back in the Phenom 100 space, but values continue to rise as demand for late-model aircraft remains strong. There are now 31 combined listings between the Phenom 100, 100E and 100EV’s. This is up from 26 last quarter, but still below the 35 listings a year ago. 7.7% of the active fleet is listed for sale, the most since Q2 of 2025. Activity dropped off after a busy Q4, with just eight sales taking place during Q1, the slowest quarter in three years. Even with rising inventory and reduced activity, values climbed during Q1, especially in late model aircraft, where options remain limited. With ample inventory yet strong prices, this market is considered balanced for buyers and sellers.
Phenom 300 and 300E inventory remains depleted, and values continue to climb. There are currently 20 aircraft available, up slightly from the 18 listed during Q4, but well below the 29 listed a year ago. Just 2.2% of the active fleet is for sale, hovering around the lowest levels we’ve seen in recent years. Even though activity cooled off after a solid Q4, 19 aircraft traded during Q1, nearly double what transacted a year ago. Values have risen for the fourth consecutive quarter, approaching levels comparable to three years ago. With limited inventory and rising prices, this market is undoubtedly a seller’s market.
The CJ2 market experienced a meaningful value correction in Q1, with value dropping 7.5%, the largest single-quarter move in the segment in more than two years. Average inventory held roughly steady at 38 aircraft, and transactions slipped from 17 to 13. This is a clear continuation of the softening flagged in last quarter's report, and the correction has now accelerated. The CJ2 market is firmly in buyer's market territory, with pricing leverage squarely on the buy side. For owners holding CJ2s, the question of timing is becoming more pressing.
As flagged in last quarter's report, CJ3 transactions pulled back sharply in Q1 2026, dropping from 28 in Q4 to just 10 — a 64% decline. Despite the slowdown, values actually ticked up about 2% from Q4 to Q1, reflecting the quality of the aircraft left in the market. Average inventory rose modestly from 27 to 30. Buyers did find an easier environment during Q1 with less competition for the stronger airframes, though this window is likely to narrow as activity normalizes into Q2 and Q3. The market is balanced with a seller-leaning bias on value, while timing has temporarily shifted in favor of buyers.
Value stability in the CJ4 market remains at the headline, with pricing unchanged for the 6th consecutive quarter. Inventory continued to tighten, falling from an average of 15 aircraft in Q4 to just 12 in Q1 — the lowest level since Q4 2024. Transactions pulled back from 16 to 6, reflecting both Q1 seasonality and the reality that buyers simply have fewer options to work with. Qualified buyers need to be ready to move when the right aircraft surfaces. The CJ4 remains in a balanced market with a clear seller-leaning bias. Window Service Bulletin compliance continues to be a key differentiator, and sellers bringing a compliant aircraft to market in Q2 should expect strong engagement.
Values in the Citation M2 market held flat for the third consecutive quarter. Average inventory rose from 18 to 22 aircraft, while transactions pulled back from Q4's 22 to 12 — a natural correction following an outlier 4th quarter. Velocity remains under 4 months. With values firm, inventory manageable, and activity healthy by historical standards, the M2 market sits in balanced territory with a modest buyer lean as inventory rebuilds through Q1.
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