About the Citation Family
The Cessna Citation family, manufactured by Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is the most successful business jet program in aviation history. Since the original Citation 500 entered service in 1972, over 7,600 Citations have been delivered, with more than 3,600 currently in active service worldwide.
Citations are known for their reliability, low operating costs, single-pilot certification (on most models), and excellent short-field performance. The current lineup spans from the light M2 Gen2 through the midsize XLS+ and Latitude to the super-midsize Longitude flagship — each model optimized for its market segment.
The Citation Lineup
Light Jets
Citation M2 Gen2
Passengers: 7
Range: 2,778 km
Speed: 748 km/h
Charter: from €3,000/h
Entry-level Citation with Garmin G3000 avionics and single-pilot certification.
Citation CJ3+
Passengers: 8
Range: 3,335 km
Speed: 778 km/h
Charter: from €3,800/h
Versatile light jet with Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics. Popular with owner-operators.
Citation CJ4 Gen2
Passengers: 10
Range: 3,700 km
Speed: 830 km/h
Charter: from €4,500/h
Top of the CJ line. Fastest and longest-range light jet from Cessna.
Midsize Jets
Citation XLS+
Passengers: 9
Range: 3,630 km
Speed: 816 km/h
Charter: from €5,000/h
World's best-selling midsize business jet. Proven reliability and excellent dispatch rates.
Citation Latitude
Passengers: 9
Range: 5,278 km
Speed: 833 km/h
Charter: from €5,500/h
Flat-floor, stand-up cabin with the widest cross-section in its class. Garmin G5000 avionics.
Citation Sovereign+
Passengers: 9
Range: 5,463 km
Speed: 848 km/h
Charter: from €5,800/h
Extended-range midsize with transcontinental capability.
Super Midsize
Citation Longitude
Passengers: 12
Range: 6,482 km
Speed: 882 km/h
Charter: from €6,500/h
Purchase: from $28M
Textron Aviation flagship. Quietest cabin in its class, Garmin G5000, and Honeywell HTF7700L engines.
Full Citation Comparison
| Model | Category | Pax | Range (km) | Speed (km/h) | Cabin H (m) | Charter/h | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Gen2 | Light | 7 | 2,778 | 748 | 1.45 | €3,000 | from $4.7M |
| CJ3+ | Light | 8 | 3,335 | 778 | 1.47 | €3,800 | from $8.3M |
| CJ4 Gen2 | Light | 10 | 3,700 | 830 | 1.47 | €4,500 | from $9M |
| XLS+ | Midsize | 9 | 3,630 | 816 | 1.73 | €5,000 | from $13M |
| Latitude | Mid/Super | 9 | 5,278 | 833 | 1.83 | €5,500 | from $18M |
| Sovereign+ | Midsize | 9 | 5,463 | 848 | 1.73 | €5,800 | from $13M* |
| Longitude | Super Mid | 12 | 6,482 | 882 | 1.83 | €6,500 | from $28M |
* Pre-owned pricing. Sovereign+ out of production.
Why Citation?
Lowest Operating Costs
Citations consistently deliver the lowest direct operating costs in their respective categories. Single-pilot certification on most models reduces crew expenses.
Proven Reliability
Over 7,600 delivered and 35+ million flight hours logged. Industry-leading dispatch reliability and the largest worldwide fleet for parts availability.
Short-Field Performance
Straight-wing and moderate-sweep designs provide excellent low-speed handling and access to airports with runways as short as 930 m.
Garmin Avionics
Modern Garmin G3000/G5000 touchscreen avionics across the lineup provide intuitive operation, synthetic vision, and reduced training time.
Citation Charter & Sales
Plane Selection by Plane Selection offers the full range of Citation charter and acquisition services. With the largest fleet of any business jet family, Citations are always available for charter worldwide. For buyers, we provide market analysis, pre-purchase inspections, and transaction support across all Citation models.
