Cessna Citation family

Cessna Citation Business Jets

The Cessna Citation is a celebrated line of business jets produced by Textron Aviation under the Cessna brand. Rather than referring to a single aircraft, the Citation name encompasses a broad series of turbofan-powered jets grouped into distinct families. Since its introduction in the early 1970s, the Citation series has evolved through continuous innovation, rebranding, and market adaptation. Today, it represents one of the most widely recognized and flown fleets in private aviation.

Citation Series Overview

There are six primary families within the Citation lineup, each tailored to different mission profiles and client needs. These families include light jets, midsize and super-midsize jets, offering flexibility across short hops, cross-country trips, and even transcontinental travel. Over the years, Cessna has introduced several models within each family to improve performance, range, avionics, and cabin comfort, while rebranding older airframes to align with evolving market expectations.

• Citation I & II: The early entries in the series, known for pioneering short-field performance and affordability in jet aviation.
• CitationJet (CJ) Family: Including models such as the CJ2, CJ3, and CJ4, this family emphasizes efficiency, modern avionics, and short-runway access.
• Citation Bravo & Encore: Upgraded variants of the original Citation II design with enhanced engines, range, and comfort.
• Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+: A hybrid design with light jet economics and midsize cabin dimensions, these jets remain popular for charter.
• Citation Sovereign: A super-midsize jet known for coast-to-coast range and a spacious stand-up cabin.
• Citation X & X+: Among the fastest civilian aircraft in the world, the Citation X series was built for high-speed, long-range executive travel. Explore Citation X
• Citation Longitude: The newest addition to the lineup, offering luxury, range, and advanced technology in the super-midsize category.

Design and Performance

Citation jets are known for their consistent performance, reliability, and ease of operation. Most models feature swept wings, pressurized cabins, and twin turbofan engines. Avionics suites vary by generation, with newer jets equipped with Garmin G3000, Pro Line Fusion, or Collins flight decks. Depending on the model, cruising speeds range from 350 to 525 knots with maximum ranges extending up to 3,500 nautical miles.

Cabin Comfort and Layout

The Citation family offers a range of cabin sizes—from the compact four-seat configuration of early Citation Jets to the luxurious 12-passenger layout of the Citation Longitude. Many jets feature club seating, worktables, Wi-Fi, enclosed lavatories, refreshment centers, and in-flight entertainment systems tailored to business or leisure travel.

Charter a Citation with JetOptions

JetOptions Private Jets offers access to the complete Citation lineup. Whether you require a nimble CJ3 for short-range efficiency or a Citation X for long-range speed, our charter services deliver unmatched comfort, safety, and flexibility. Citation jets are popular for corporate executives, entertainers, sports teams, and families seeking private and efficient travel.

The Cessna Citation covers multiple models for  aircraft manufacturer Cessna for its line of business jets. 

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