The Eclipse 500 is a radically new category called the very light jet (VLJ.) The twin-turbofan jet nicely combines reliability, fuel efficiency, and simplicity in a sleek and stylish casing. Although classified as a light jet, the Eclipse 500 can accommodate up to 6 seats, making it just right for individual/small company ownership. Rating: 3.9 Reviews: 20
Few private jets in its class compare to the Cessna Citation Ultra (Model 560) in terms of cabin dimensions, speed, and takeoff distance. Announced in 1993 and named Flying magazine’s Best Business Jet one year later, the Citation Ultra introduced the Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS glass cockpit to the C560 line, as well as more powerful Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5D engines with 3045 lbs of thrust apiece. The Ultra can complete a takeoff in just 3,200 feet while loaded to its maximum takeoff weight of 16,300 pounds, and has storage space for twenty-six cubic feet of baggage, or about 600
After essentially creating the owner-flown private jet category with the original Citation I/SP in the late 1970s, in 2005 Cessna introduced the Citation Mustang (Model 510) that was the first in a new class of very-light jets (VLJ) to be delivered to customers. Certified for single-pilot operations, the Citation Mustang combines the speed, technology, capability, and comfort of a business jet, with the fuel efficiency and low operating costs traditionally associated with smaller aircraft. Its aerodynamic design and advanced technology give the Mustang exceptional short-field performance and the ability to cruise over the weather. Rating: 4.4 Reviews: 110
Based on Cessna’s popular CJ platform and supplanting the Citation CJ1 and CJ1+ in the model lineup, the Citation M2 (Model 525) entry-level jet offers a sublime mix of performance, comfort, and efficiency for pilots seeking to upgrade from turboprop aircraft, or from smaller jets like the Citation Mustang. The M2 features a redesigned interior with excellent in-cabin technologies, updated Garmin 3000 touch-controlled avionics well-suited for a single pilot – including a digital autopilot system equipped with many features to inspire confidence while ensuring optimum smoothness and comfort – and two powerful Williams FJ44 engines that offer cruising speeds of
The Cessna Citation Encore (Model 560) is the ultimate expression of the aircraft that defined the entire private jet category, offering single-pilot operational performance combined with cabin room and luxury typically found in much larger and more expensive jets. Although the Citation Encore offers a slight decrease in fuel capacity over the earlier Citation V and Citation Ultra, its more powerful – yet also more efficient – Pratt & Whitney PW535A turbofans offset the reduced fuel load with greater efficiency and range, while pilots and passengers alike will appreciate smoother landings from the trailing link main gear. Cabin occupants also
Similar to changes to the + variant of the Citation CJ1, Cessna upgraded the Citation CJ2+ (Model 525A) private jet with even better performance from its FADEC-equipped Williams FJ44-3A-24 turbofans. The cabin typically holds six passengers and has a total volume of 243 cubic feet, while its three baggage compartments can carry a total of 1,100 pounds of luggage, all but 100 of which can be stored in external compartments for reduced clutter inside the spacious cabin. Despite these enhancements, the CJ2+ maintains the economy, simplicity, and performance that are hallmarks of the CJ aircraft family, offering nonstop trips between
Considered by many private jet owners to be the right-sized version of the CJ line, the Cessna Citation CJ2+ (Model 525B) offers a 2-foot fuselage stretch providing more room for passengers as well as approximately 150 nm additional range. Introduced in 2002, the CJ2+ offers the capable Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics package designed for single-pilot operation, while its customizable cabin typically has six club seats in a center-style configuration with an accessible in-flight baggage compartment and external baggage access. The CJ2+ is also extremely fuel-efficient, often beating Cessna’s own fuel burn estimates of just 150 gallons per hour
Announced in 2014, the Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) offers all the many attributes that made the CJ3 so successful in the marketplace, with the added reliability and productivity of the upgraded Intrinzic glass panel avionics system. Based on the Garmin G3000, this vital upgrade includes touchscreen convenience for many panel functions and the flight management system (FMS), offering added convenience for single pilot operators, while in back the cabin environment has been updated with fully-articulating seats, a new airstair with enclosed steps, and inflight entertainment options such as satellite radio and wireless connectivity to stream movies and access the
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ (Model 525C) is the largest and most capable variant of the CJ family, with added speed, range and cabin size over its predecessor without incurring midsize jet operating costs. The Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite allows a single pilot to effectively operate the CJ3+, while its Williams FJ44-4 turbofans complement a new, moderately-swept wing, derived from the larger Citation Sovereign, to deliver operating performance unmatched in other light jets. The CJ3+ also features such big jet benefits as single point refueling, an externally serviceable lavatory, and impressive range and cabin space. Rating: 4.6 Reviews: 48
The new status symbol for China's ultra rich businessmen: a private jet. But before this fad can truly take off, authorities have to loosen up strict regulations governing the domestic airspace. By Kristine Lim ChannelNewsAsia.com SHANGHAI: China is gearing up for burgeoning growth in its business aviation market as it plans to build its...
China is Getting Easier for Business Aviation But Flight Planning Expertise Still Makes Big Difference The new status symbol for China's ultra rich businessmen: a private jet. But before this fad can truly take off, authorities have to loosen up strict regulations governing the domestic airspace. AIN ONLINE by CURT EPSTEIN With business...
July 6, 2022· Covid concerns may be easing, interest rates rising, and the stock market falling, but prospective business buyers of private jets are highly motivated to make their purchases this year because the "free ride" of 100% depreciation in the first year of use, afforded by the 2017 Tax Act, will end December 31, 2022...
Between exhausting lines at security and countless flight delays and cancellations, the concept of a “quick flight” no longer exists. In reaction, many corporations are taking matters into their own hands by investing in corporate jets to fly executives and employees on business trips. For many companies, it is the time savings that...
Private Aircraft Trends Twice as Many First-Time Buyers Looked for Private Jets at End of 2020 vs. 2019; Advice on Aircraft for First-Time Private Jet Buyers North Palm Beach, FL, February 17, 2021 – Driven by continuing concerns about Covid-19, the resulting cuts in commercial air service, and the possible end of Trump-era tax...
Increasing Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Private Jets Expected to Motivate More Buyers “The development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel can help reduce solid waste, clean the air, reduce our use of fossil fuels, and lower carbon emissions, but it will also enable aviation to continue to grow on a far more sustainable basis,” said...
North Palm Beach, FL, Aug 10, 2021 – The explosive growth in the private jet charter business combined with ongoing consolidation among charter operators has created an environment where an increasing number of high-net-worth individuals and businesses are rushing to purchase their first private jet before the end of Trump-era tax...
