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CESSNA CITATION XLS
Cessna Citation XLS: The Best-Seller Refined
The 2004 Upgrade That Perfected the Formula
In 2004, Cessna took the successful Excel and asked: What if we made it actually good? The Citation XLS introduced Honeywell Primus Epic avionics, PW545B engines with FADEC, and incremental improvements that transformed the Excel from "good enough" to "best in class".
The XLS became the best-selling business jet for several years, with over 800 XLS and XLS+ combined delivered.
The XLS became the best-selling business jet for several years, with over 800 XLS and XLS+ combined delivered.
Specifications That Dominated
• Range: 3,441 km (1,858 nm) — practical transcontinental capability
• Speed: 798 km/h (431 knots) — faster than the Excel
• Capacity: 7 – 9 passengers in the improved cabin
• Engines: PW545B (3,804 lbf) — FADEC-controlled, more efficient
• Avionics: Primus Epic with integrated autopilot
The XLS was the aircraft that made mid-size jets feel modern. It wasn't the biggest or the fastest, but it was the most complete.
• Speed: 798 km/h (431 knots) — faster than the Excel
• Capacity: 7 – 9 passengers in the improved cabin
• Engines: PW545B (3,804 lbf) — FADEC-controlled, more efficient
• Avionics: Primus Epic with integrated autopilot
The XLS was the aircraft that made mid-size jets feel modern. It wasn't the biggest or the fastest, but it was the most complete.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Citation XLS aircraft trade between $2.5M and $4.0M — prices that reflect the "best-seller" premium. Operating costs: $1,800 – 2,200 per hour — reasonable for the capability and avionics.
The Verdict
The Citation XLS is the aircraft that proved refinement beats revolution. It took the Excel's awkward brilliance and polished it into corporate aviation's favorite tool.
For the buyer seeking an XLS, you're acquiring the definitive mid-size jet of the 2000s — the platform that defined "good enough" and then exceeded it.
For the buyer seeking an XLS, you're acquiring the definitive mid-size jet of the 2000s — the platform that defined "good enough" and then exceeded it.
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