CitationJet/Model 525 First delivered in 1993, the original CitationJet, or Model 525, was created as a replacement for the Citation I. Compared to the Citation I, the CitationJet has a modified fuselage, a new supercritical laminar flow wing, a new tail, and new avionics. Its cabin also has a lowered aisle for increased cabin height. […]
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Citation I The Citation I, which was initially marketed as the Citation 500 (the prototype was called the FanJet 500), was Cessna’s first Citation. The Citation 500 received FAA certification in 1971. In 1976, Cessna improved upon the 500 with a longer wingspan, higher maximum gross weight and the addition of thrust reversers. The upgraded
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Naturally, the most affordable jets to fly will be among the smallest. All five on this list range from very light to light jets, each of which can be flown by a single pilot. The numbers below, provided by Aircraft Cost Calculator, are based on worldwide averages under the assumption that each aircraft is being
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Cessna’s Citation CJ3+ and Embraer’s Phenom 300 are two of the most advanced light jets on the market. The CJ3+ has been available since 2014, and the Phenom 300 has been available since 2009. Each plane operates at a similar cost with similar performance specs, with ranges close to 1,900 nautical miles. Both can also be
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Citation Latitude Great range and spacious amenities (pictured above) The Citation Latitude sets itself apart from other Citations with its near 3,000-mile range, allowing it to make a nonstop trip from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine in five hours. It’s Cessna’s first super-midsize cabin, offering room for as many as nine passengers, though operators rarely
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