Citation Excel For the Citation Excel, (Model 560XL) which entered production in 1996, Cessna’s goal was to create an aircraft similar to the Citation X that they could sell to a more traditional market that didn’t require the record-breaking performance specifications of the Citation X. The Excel’s cabin is similar to the X’s, albeit shorter, but […]
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This is the first of our series of blogs on the differences between each of the Gulfstream models. Over the next few weeks, we’ll break down each and every Gulfstream model and the differences between them. We’ll start with the G300, G400, G350 and G450, each of which is based on the G-IV and is
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King Air B200 Beechcraft’s King Air B200, first delivered in 1981, is a single-pilot certified turboprop that succeeded the original King Air 200. The B200 was equipped with more powerful, more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 engines, giving it a cruise speed of about 275 knots, 35 knots faster than the King Air 200,
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King Air B200 Beechcraft’s King Air B200, first delivered in 1981, is a single-pilot certified turboprop that succeeded the original King Air 200. The B200 was equipped with more powerful, more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 engines, giving it a cruise speed of about 275 knots, 35 knots faster than the King Air 200,
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[ulp id=’xkA7bnsbSMSAnwAm’] Global Express The original Global Express, first delivered in 1999, hung its hat on being able to fly long distances at high speeds and high altitudes. At the time of its release, the Global Express had the largest cabin and the furthest range of any private jet on the market at nearly 6,000
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[ulp id=’xkA7bnsbSMSAnwAm’] Global Express The original Global Express, first delivered in 1999, hung its hat on being able to fly long distances at high speeds and high altitudes. At the time of its release, the Global Express had the largest cabin and the furthest range of any private jet on the market at nearly 6,000
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Pilatus’ PC-12 is one of the most recognizable turboprops in the world, due in large part to its unique single-engine layout. Although a single-engine layout may make some operators a bit nervous, the PC-12’s Pratt & Whitney engine has long boasted a reputation for being one of the most reliable in the industry. The very
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Pilatus’ PC-12 is one of the most recognizable turboprops in the world, due in large part to its unique single-engine layout. Although a single-engine layout may make some operators a bit nervous, the PC-12’s Pratt & Whitney engine has long boasted a reputation for being one of the most reliable in the industry. The very
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The Learjet 45XR is an upgraded version of the original Lear 45, introduced in June 2004. The 45XR model is equipped with Honeywell’s upgraded TFE731-20BR engines, compared to the 45 model’s TFE731-20 engines. The BR engines allow the 45XR to fly into higher altitude airports, carry a heavier payload, takeoff in higher temperatures, climb to
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The Hawker 800XP and Citation Excel are two of the most popular midsize jets in the world, though they each have their differences. The Hawker 800XP’s range is significantly longer, and its cabin has room for an extra passenger, while the smaller Excel prides itself on simplicity and efficiency. For consistency’s sake, we’ll use 200,000 miles
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