Aircraft types
Cessna Citation CJ3
The CJ3 is a Cessna Model 525B CitationJet, a stretched version of the CJ2. First flew in 2003, FAA certified in 2004, powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofans with 1,900+ nm range.
Cessna Citation CJ4
The Cessna CJ4, first delivered in 2010, features a swept wing and FJ44-4A engines. It seats up to 9 passengers and can land on 2,700 ft runways. The Gen2 variant launched in 2021 with upgraded features and 2,140 nm range.
Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 is a super midsize business jet by Bombardier with 3,100 nm range. First flew in 2001, entered service 2004. Uses two Honeywell HTF 7000 engines and carries 8 passengers. Improved variants include 350 (2013) and 3500 (2022).
Challenger 605
The Challenger 605 first flew in 2006 with GE CF34-3B1 engines and improved cabin over the 604. It was later developed into the Challenger 650 which entered service in 2015.
Citation 560XL
The Cessna Citation Excel (560XL) is a midsize business jet first flown in 1996. It features an unswept supercritical wing, twin PW-545A turbofans, and seats up to 10 passengers. Production evolved through XLS, XLS+, XLS Gen2, and Citation Ascend variants.
Citation Sovereign
The Citation Sovereign (Model 680) was developed by Cessna to bridge the gap between Excel/XLS and Citation X models. First flew in 2002, certified in 2004, with 350 built until 2013. Successor Sovereign+ introduced in 2013 with upgraded engines and avionics.
Citation X
The Citation X (model 750) became the fastest civilian aircraft when introduced in 1996. First delivered to Arnold Palmer in July 1996, it featured highly swept wings, T-tail configuration, and Rolls-Royce engines.
Gulfstream G100 series/Astra
The Gulfstream G100 was originally the IAI Astra SPX twin-engine business jet, renamed in 2002 when Gulfstream acquired the type certificate. Production ended when the improved G150 variant was certified in 2005.
Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is a super light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace. First flew in 1995, certified in 1997, with first delivery in 1998. Features two Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines and typically seats nine passengers plus two crew.
Learjet 70/75
Bombardier's Learjet 70 and 75 are updated versions of the Learjet 40/45 series with Garmin G5000 avionics and Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbofans. They seat 7-9 passengers and entered service in December 2013. Production ended in 2021.