Super Midsize Jet
Cessna Citation X — Private Jet Charter
The Cessna Citation X is a super midsize jet aircraft with a maximum range of 3,125 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 50 active Cessna Citation X aircraft across 36 FAA Part 135 charter operators, with 12 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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Cessna Citation X Specifications
- Seats
- 8
- Max range
- 3,125 nm
- Max speed
- 527 kts
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Cabin LxWxH
- 285 × 65 × 67 in
- Cabin volume
- 538 ft³
- Engines
- 2 × Rolls Royce
- MTOW
- 36,100 lb
The Cessna Citation X is a medium size business jet aircraft manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. After the Customer Advisory Council proposed that Cessna Aircraft Company design a new jet model with increased speed and a pressurized baggage compartment, the Citation X program was initiated. The Citation X, which became the 750 series, had its first flight took place on December 21, 1993, and it received type certification on June 3, 1996. Delivery began in July of 1996. The Citation X is powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 turbofan engines with 6,764 pounds of thrust, giving it a range pf 3,111 nm with four passengers and available fuel. This jet is claimed to be the fastest business aircraft in production at Mach .935. It set multiple speed records, one of them by Arnold Palmer in 1997, when it operated at 473 knots on a 5,000 km closed course. The design of the Citation X includes larger engine intakes, which improves fuel efficiency, as well as highly swept wings that contribute to the increased critical Mach number. Production of the Citation X ended in 2012 with the development of the Citation X+. A total of 315 aircraft had been manufactured, and 309 are currently in operation. 276 of operating aircraft are independently owned, and 33 are in shared ownership. 10.4% of the Citation X fleet is currently for sale on the market, and there they will spend an average of 373 days. North America is the largest holder of Citation X aircraft with 88%, and Europe holds an additional 5%.
Operators flying the Cessna Citation X (36)
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Upcoming Cessna Citation X empty legs
Active Cessna Citation X aircraft on SkyAccess (50)
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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 50 active Cessna Citation X aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.
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Frequently asked about Cessna Citation X charter
- How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation X?
- Cessna Citation X charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna Citation X runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
- Which operators fly the Cessna Citation X?
- 36 FAA Part 135 operators currently fly the Cessna Citation X on SkyAccess, with 50 active aircraft on the certificates. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
- Are there Cessna Citation X empty leg flights available?
- SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Cessna Citation X empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Cessna Citation X empty legs appear.
- Is the Cessna Citation X a safe aircraft to charter?
- The Cessna Citation X is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.