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CESSNA CITATION CJ1 / CJ1+
The CJ1 was designed for people who actually use their aircraft
The story of the CJ1 starts with the CitationJet Model 525.
The prototype first flew in 1991. FAA certification followed in 1992, and the first customer aircraft was delivered in 1993.
The CJ1 came later, in 2000.
Cessna took the basic 525 concept and developed it into an aircraft that could work very well for a small business, an owner-pilot or a private operator who needed a jet for regular travel.
That idea still holds up.
You can leave your office, get to the airport, fly above the weather and arrive much closer to the place where you actually need to be.
No airline timetable.
No connection.
No spending half a day getting somewhere that takes a couple of hours in a business jet.
That is the value of the CJ1.
The prototype first flew in 1991. FAA certification followed in 1992, and the first customer aircraft was delivered in 1993.
The CJ1 came later, in 2000.
Cessna took the basic 525 concept and developed it into an aircraft that could work very well for a small business, an owner-pilot or a private operator who needed a jet for regular travel.
That idea still holds up.
You can leave your office, get to the airport, fly above the weather and arrive much closer to the place where you actually need to be.
No airline timetable.
No connection.
No spending half a day getting somewhere that takes a couple of hours in a business jet.
That is the value of the CJ1.
Specifications That Created a Category
• Range: 2,408 km (1,300 nm) - practical for regional operations;
• Speed: 720 km/h (389 knots) - efficient, not fast;
• Capacity: 5 - 7 passengers in the compact cabin;
• Engines: Williams FJ44-1AP (1,900 lbf) - efficient, simple, reliable;
• Operating cost: ~$1,000/hour - half of competitors.
The CJ1+ arrived in 2005 with Williams FJ44-1AP engines, FADEC and updated avionics.
• Speed: 720 km/h (389 knots) - efficient, not fast;
• Capacity: 5 - 7 passengers in the compact cabin;
• Engines: Williams FJ44-1AP (1,900 lbf) - efficient, simple, reliable;
• Operating cost: ~$1,000/hour - half of competitors.
The CJ1+ arrived in 2005 with Williams FJ44-1AP engines, FADEC and updated avionics.
Three CJ1 facts worth knowing
- The first one is a little surprising.
- The second matters when comparing aircraft.
- The third is relevant to today's buyer.
So an older airframe does not automatically mean an old cockpit.
The Verdict
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is a small jet with a very clear job.
Carry a small group of people.
Move them quickly.
Operate at altitude.
Get them closer to where they need to be.
And do it without buying a larger aircraft simply because it has more seats.
That is why the CJ1 remains interesting on today's pre-owned market.
The CJ1+ adds meaningful engine and avionics changes, and modern avionics upgrades are available for the CJ1. The 525 family also has a long operating history behind it.
So, are you looking for a Cessna Citation CJ1 for Sale?
Or perhaps a Cessna Citation CJ1+ for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
Carry a small group of people.
Move them quickly.
Operate at altitude.
Get them closer to where they need to be.
And do it without buying a larger aircraft simply because it has more seats.
That is why the CJ1 remains interesting on today's pre-owned market.
The CJ1+ adds meaningful engine and avionics changes, and modern avionics upgrades are available for the CJ1. The 525 family also has a long operating history behind it.
So, are you looking for a Cessna Citation CJ1 for Sale?
Or perhaps a Cessna Citation CJ1+ for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
- How many passengers?
- Which routes?
- How much range do you need?
- What year or configuration do you prefer?
- What are your requirements for engines, maintenance and avionics?
- Where will the aircraft be registered and operated?
CESSNA CITATION CJ1 / CJ1+ OVERVIEW
CESSNA CITATION CJ1 / CJ1+ ROUTE PERFOMANCE
CESSNA CITATION CJ1 / CJ1+ VS COMPETITORS
Who really wins?
Note: Seats (max) indicates maximum seating capacity; actual seating may vary by aircraft configuration. Range is indicative and may vary depending on configuration, payload, weather, operating conditions and other factors. Price ranges reflect current market asking prices and are provided for reference only. Actual prices may vary depending on the specific aircraft, condition, configuration, maintenance status and market conditions.
FAQ | CESSNA CITATION CJ1 / CJ1+
To buy, or not to buy?
Time is money. Control is power.
Lost time costs more than the jet.
Time is money. Control is power.
Lost time costs more than the jet.
Q:
Why Citation CJ1 / CJ1+?
Support:
Because the smartest jet isn't always the biggest.
The CJ1 / CJ1+ gives you a simple proposition: get where you need to go, on your schedule, without paying for aircraft you don't need.
Compact. Capable. Proven.
Less jet. More control.
The CJ1 / CJ1+ gives you a simple proposition: get where you need to go, on your schedule, without paying for aircraft you don't need.
Compact. Capable. Proven.
Less jet. More control.
Q:
CJ1 or Phenom 100?
Support:
Both are serious light jets.
But don't choose from a specification sheet.
Look at the actual aircraft. The mission. The condition. The ownership history.
Buy the aircraft. Not the brochure.
But don't choose from a specification sheet.
Look at the actual aircraft. The mission. The condition. The ownership history.
Buy the aircraft. Not the brochure.
Q:
CJ1 or HondaJet?
Support:
HondaJet is newer and more distinctive.
The CJ1 offers something different: a proven Citation platform with a very different acquisition proposition.
Newer doesn't automatically mean smarter.
The CJ1 offers something different: a proven Citation platform with a very different acquisition proposition.
Newer doesn't automatically mean smarter.
Q:
CJ1 or Hawker 400XP?
Support:
Now you're looking at a real alternative.
Similar mission. Different aircraft.
And when you're buying a used jet, one thing matters more than the badge:
What are you actually buying?
Similar mission. Different aircraft.
And when you're buying a used jet, one thing matters more than the badge:
What are you actually buying?
Q:
Why CJ1+ instead of CJ1?
Support:
Because sometimes you don't need a different aircraft.
You need a better version of the same idea.
The CJ1+ can make sense when the additional capability and refinement justify the difference.
Don't pay more. Pay for what you'll use.y.
You need a better version of the same idea.
The CJ1+ can make sense when the additional capability and refinement justify the difference.
Don't pay more. Pay for what you'll use.y.
Q:
What's the catch with a CJ1?
Support:
It's a light jet.
That means you need to understand the mission and accept the limitations.
It isn't trying to be a midsize aircraft.
That's the point. Buy it for what it does well.
That means you need to understand the mission and accept the limitations.
It isn't trying to be a midsize aircraft.
That's the point. Buy it for what it does well.
Q:
Is the cheapest CJ1 the best deal?
Support:
Almost never assume that.
The purchase price gets your attention.
Maintenance gets your money.
Records. Engines. Maintenance status. Inspection history. Configuration.
A $1M mistake can start with a very attractive asking price.
Cheap to buy doesn't mean cheap to own.
The purchase price gets your attention.
Maintenance gets your money.
Records. Engines. Maintenance status. Inspection history. Configuration.
A $1M mistake can start with a very attractive asking price.
Cheap to buy doesn't mean cheap to own.
Q:
Can you find a CJ1 / CJ1+ that isn't publicly listed?
Support:
Sometimes.
Private owners. Operators. Aircraft being considered for sale before they ever reach the public market.
If everyone can see it, everyone can chase it.
The right aircraft may never appear on a listing website.
Private owners. Operators. Aircraft being considered for sale before they ever reach the public market.
If everyone can see it, everyone can chase it.
The right aircraft may never appear on a listing website.
Q:
Do you actually understand CJ1 ownership?
Support:
We do.
We own aircraft.
We fly them.
We operate them.
We maintain them.
Since 1995.
We know the difference between buying an aircraft and living with it.
The sale takes a day. Ownership doesn't.
We own aircraft.
We fly them.
We operate them.
We maintain them.
Since 1995.
We know the difference between buying an aircraft and living with it.
The sale takes a day. Ownership doesn't.
Q:
Why BUSINESSAVIATION.com?
Support:
Because we don't sell from the sidelines.
Before we recommend a CJ1 / CJ1+, we ask one question:
“Would we fly it ourselves?”
If yes, we'll tell you why.
If no, you'll hear that too.
No hype. No fantasy.
Just an aircraft that makes sense for your mission.
Before we recommend a CJ1 / CJ1+, we ask one question:
“Would we fly it ourselves?”
If yes, we'll tell you why.
If no, you'll hear that too.
No hype. No fantasy.
Just an aircraft that makes sense for your mission.
Q:
Ready to buy a CJ1 / CJ1+?
Support:
Then let's stop browsing and start looking for the right aircraft.
Tell us your mission, budget and requirements.
We'll search the market, including private and off-market opportunities, review the aircraft and tell you what we really think.
If the right CJ1 / CJ1+ is available, we'll move.
If it isn't, we won't push you into the wrong one.
Because the goal isn't to sell you a jet.
It's to get you into the right jet.
Ready to buy? Let's find it.
Tell us your mission, budget and requirements.
We'll search the market, including private and off-market opportunities, review the aircraft and tell you what we really think.
If the right CJ1 / CJ1+ is available, we'll move.
If it isn't, we won't push you into the wrong one.
Because the goal isn't to sell you a jet.
It's to get you into the right jet.
Ready to buy? Let's find it.