How much does a Cessna Citation jet cost?

A Cessna Citation business jet costs between $5.85m for a new Citation M2 and $29.9m for a new Citation Longitude, according to Aircraft BlueBook’s Spring 2022 data. However, depending on the age and condition of an aircraft, buyers can purchase a used Cessna Citation airplane for less. For example, Aircraft Bluebook’s Spring 2022 data shows that a 2016 model Citation Latitude retails for approximately $12m, while a 2016 model Cessna Citation CJ4 costs $7.5m. Older, out of production model can be purchased for as little as $200k in the case of a 1972-model Citation 500.

How many Cessna Citation jets are flying today?

As of April 2022, there were 2,582 Cessna Caravans flying worldwide, per JETNET. The Cessna Caravan 208B has the largest in-operation fleet, with 1,513 units in operation. At the time of writing, there had been 345 Cessna Caravan retirements from a total 2,959 units built.

How far can I fly on a Cessna Citation business jet?

Cessna Citation private jets offer maximum ranges between 1,070nm for the Citation Mustang up to 3,500nm for the Citation Longitude, according to Textron Aviation, based on four passengers and available fuel aboard.

Which jets compete with Cessna Citation models?

Several private jets compete with Cessna’s many jet models. Embraer’s Phenom 100 competes with the Citation Mustang in the Entry-Level Jet arena. In the Light Jet category, models from Beechcraft, Bombardier Learjet, Embraer (Phenom 100), Hawker and Pilatus’ PC-24 compete with different Citation models. In the Mid-Size class, models from Bombardier Learjet and Challenger (300/350 model), Dassault, Embraer, Hawker and Gulfstream all compete with specific Citation models.

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