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Kinston, North Carolina-based FlyExclusive has entered into a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for up to 30 new Citation CJ3+ light jets. The fifth-largest operator in North America will also enter the fractional ownership market.
Gulfstream Aerospace, Textron Aviation, and Embraer Executive Jets each topped two categories in the just-released 11th annual survey of Business Jet Traveler readers.
The National Business Aviation Association, the trade group representing various facets of the private jet industry, said it is moving forward with plans for its annual conference.
The event, which typically moves back-and-forth between Las Vegas and Orlando, is scheduled for Oct. 6, 7, and 8 in Florida this year.
The Cessna Citation X was the one-time world’s fastest business jet reaching speeds up to 700 miles per hour. A favorite of CEOs because of its ability to save time, the first type was delivered to legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.
The Citation X is still popular and can be found in the fleets of NetJets, Delta Private Jets, Wheels Up, and XOJET Aviation.
On the used market, listed Citation Xs can be found starting at $2.4 million.
Production Start: 1996
Production Ends: 2012
Production on the Citation X+ ended in 2018
The Citation X was followed up by the Citation X+ in 2014 before Cessna parent Textron ended production in 2018.
Super Midsize
As of November 2019, Amstat lists 309 Citation Xs in service, plus 28 Citation X+s, 5 Citation X Elites
Height: 5.7 feet
Width: 5.5 feet
Length: 23.9 feet
Seating Capacity: 8
Full: 2,890 nautical miles
Four Passengers: 3,125 nautical miles
High-Speed Cruise: 605 mph
82 cubic feet exterior space
Fractional Ownership – Yes
Dedicated Jet Card – Yes
Used Citation Xs are listed starting at approximately $2.4 million
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