Aircraft Citation X+

The Citation X+ is the fastest production civil aircraft: M0.935, about 988 km/h. Built in 2014–2018. Ten to twelve seats, a range of 6,408 km, Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 engines and Garmin G5000 avionics with auto-throttle. On a London–Dubai leg it saves 30–40 minutes versus rivals — an aircraft for those whose time is worth the most. The cabin has a flight attendant and hot meal service. The baggage compartment is accessible in flight. On typical legs it covers routes such as Geneva–Nice · Paris–Athens · Vienna–Dubai. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Guide figures for the Citation X+: average pre-owned price — $9.8M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $2.63M/year, or $6,585 per flight hour. The final figure depends on year, hours flown, engine-programme status and configuration. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Cessna (Textron Aviation) created the Citation, the best-selling business-jet family in the world: more than 8,000 built. The line is built as a ladder: the very light M2 Gen 2, light CJ3/CJ4 Gen 2, midsize XLS Gen 2, Ascend and Latitude, and super-midsize Longitude. The brand's philosophy is predictable economics, easy handling and the most developed service network in the industry. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The Citation holds the record for fleet size, so support is easier than for any rival: Textron alone has over 40 authorised centres, and common parts are stocked in Europe and the Middle East. The Williams FJ44 and P&W 500-series engines run 3,500–5,000 hours between overhauls. CJ-series fleet dispatch reliability is steadily above 99.5%. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Light CJs are among the most liquid jets: a ten-year-old CJ3+ sells for $6.5–8M against a new CJ3 Gen 2 at about $11.5M — losing well under half its value. Average exposure is 60–90 days. The quickest to sell have engines on the TAP programme and current Garmin G3000 avionics; jets with 'bare' engines are discounted $1–1.5M. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

An eternal light-class rivalry: Citation CJ4 Gen 2 versus Phenom 300E. The Phenom is faster (M0.80 versus M0.77) and more fashionable inside; the CJ4 carries more fuel and works more confidently off short strips. The Citation fleet is far larger — a plus for liquidity and parts availability. Ownership costs are comparable: ~$2.5–3M a year at 400 hours. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

A class for long 6–8-hour business flights: London–Dubai, Geneva–New York with one stop, transatlantic Lisbon–New York. A range of 6,300–7,400 km, a flat-floor cabin up to 1.83 m high, a full galley and sleeping layouts — a 'flying office' format without stepping up to large-jet prices. Optimal for groups of 6–10. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Layouts are 8–10 seats (Challenger 3500 up to 10, Praetor 600 9–12 in a dense layout). Range: Citation Longitude 6,480 km, Challenger 3500 6,300 km, Gulfstream G280 6,670 km, Praetor 600 7,440 km. The Citation X+ stands apart — the fastest civil aircraft (M0.935), trading range for speed. Holds are 2.8–4.3 m³. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

From the midsize it is set apart by an extra 1,000–2,000 km, a wide flat-floor cabin and sleeping berths — transcontinental flights stop being an ordeal. The large class (Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS) adds a cabin width of 2.4–2.5 m, a separate rest zone and 7,400+ km, but an hour is $1,500–2,500 dearer. The choice threshold is regular flights longer than seven hours. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Six models: the Bombardier Challenger 3500 — the widest cabin in class (2.19 m) and massage seats; the Embraer Praetor 600 — a record 7,440 km and fly-by-wire; the Cessna Citation Longitude — the quietest cabin and Citation economics; the Citation X+ — the world's fastest passenger aircraft (M0.935); the Gulfstream G280 — trademark windows and brand reliability; and the Hawker 4000 — a composite veteran at a fair price. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.