Aircraft Cessna Citation CJ4, OE-GSX

This light jet, manufactured in 2019, has the registration number OE-GSX. It seats nine. Its range is approximately 4,010 km, and its cruising speed is 830 km/h: the aircraft is ideal for 2-4 hours of standby time. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, making the cabin compact. Baggage access is not available in flight; it is loaded on the ground. Send us your request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the contents, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The base is Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. From its base, it flies, for example, to: Oberpfaffenhofen–Nice , Oberpfaffenhofen–Saint Petersburg , Oberpfaffenhofen–Baku . From the base region, connections are faster and cheaper; departures from another city require an additional leg. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Cessna (Textron Aviation) is the creator of the Citation, the most widely produced family of business jets in the world, with over 8,000 aircraft produced. The lineup is structured in a ladder-like fashion: the very light M2 Gen 2, the light CJ3/CJ4 Gen 2, the mid-size XLS Gen 2, Ascend and Latitude, and the super-midsize Longitude. The brand's philosophy is predictable economics, simple piloting, and the most extensive service network in the industry.

The Citation has the largest fleet size, making it easier to support than any competitor: there are over 40 authorized Textron centers, and standard spare parts are stocked in warehouses in Europe and the Middle East. Williams FJ44 and P&W 500 series engines operate for 3,500–5,000 hours between overhauls. Fleet availability for the CJ series is consistently higher than that of the %.

Light CJs are among the most liquid jets: a ten-year-old CJ3+ sells for $81,000–$8,000,000, compared to a new CJ3 Gen2 for around $81,000–$11,500,000, representing a loss of significantly less than half its value. The average display period is 60–90 days. Aircraft with TAP-compliant engines and current Garmin G3000 avionics sell the fastest; jets with empty engines sell for $81,000–$1,500,000.

The eternal rivalry in the light class: Citation CJ4 Gen 2 versus Phenom 300E. The Phenom is faster (Mach 0.80 versus Mach 0.77) and has a more refined cabin, while the CJ4 gets more fuel and performs more confidently on short runways. The Citation fleet is significantly larger, which improves liquidity and spare parts availability. Ownership costs for the models are comparable: $ ~2.5–3 million per year with 400 flight hours.

Light jets are the most popular business aviation class for flights of 2-4 hours: Almaty-Dubai, Moscow-Istanbul, Astana-Moscow. With a range of 3,700-4,000 km, the 80% covers real business routes across the CIS, Middle East, and Europe. At the same time, this class maintains access to short runways (starting from 1,200 m) and a reasonable hourly rate—the golden mean between light jets and midsize aircraft.

The standard configuration is 6-8 seats, with a maximum of 10 (Phenom 300E). Comfortable long-haul seating is 4-6 passengers. The luggage compartments hold 0.9-1.9 m³: that's 6-8 suitcases plus carry-on luggage; the CJ4 and Phenom 300 can fit skis and golf bags. A full cabin and full fuel tanks are not available simultaneously—with eight passengers, the range drops by approximately a quarter.

It's 1,000-1,500 km longer than the VLJ, has a full-size toilet, and twice the luggage space. It's also cheaper than the mid-size jet: the $1 costs 500-2,500 rubles per hour, but the cabin is lower (you can't stand up straight) and there's no separate crew compartment. The choice is as follows: 2-4 hours of flying with four people is the Easy Jet; 5+ hours, 8+ people, or a standing cabin is required—the Mid-size Jet.

The class rate is $3,000–4,500 per flight hour. Flight benchmarks: Almaty–Dubai (3.5–4 hours) — $14,000–20,000, Moscow–Istanbul — $12,000–16,000, Astana–Almaty — $5,000–7,000. The price typically includes airport taxes and standard catering; overnight crew accommodation and aircraft parking for several days are charged separately—please inquire when inquiring.

To book a private jet, simply contact us by phone or submit a request on our website. Tell our managers your desired dates, route, and number of guests. Based on this information, we will prepare the best private jet charter options for you. Once you select the appropriate business jet, we will sign the contract, and you can make payment. We will then ask you to provide a passenger list and any onboard service requirements, and your flight will be fully organized. On the day of departure, a ready-to-fly aircraft and professional crew will be waiting for you.

Key selection criteria include the number of passengers, the planned range of the private flight, and your budget. These parameters determine the aircraft type and size, which directly impacts the level of comfort and the final cost of the charter. Our specialists will provide detailed advice, present several models to choose from, and clearly demonstrate their differences to help you make an informed decision.