Citation 500 Charter Flights
Citation 500 Charter Flight Information
Cessna has enjoyed immense success with its Citation line of business jets. And at the start of it all was the Cessna Citation 500. It was one of the very first corporate aircraft in the light jet segment to utilize turbofan engines. While the Citation 500, later known as the Citation I, lagged behind competitors—namely, the Learjet 25—in terms of cruising speed, it provided corporate travelers with a luxury air travel solution for short-range missions. Additionally, to this day, this business jet offers lower direct operating costs than many of its class competitors. Cessna initially began research for the Citation 500—then known as the FanJet 500—in the late 1960s. They outfitted the aircraft with a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 turbofan engines, each one producing 2,200 pounds of thrust. This gave it a:
- Maximum cruising speed of about 411 mph
- Range of 1,328 nautical miles
- Service ceiling of 37,000 feet
- Increased wingspan
- Higher maximum gross weight
- Thrust reversers
- More powerful, fuel-efficient Williams FJ44 engines
- Auxiliary fuel tanks
- Modified wings
- Updated interiors
- Glass-panel avionics suites
- Proper aircraft maintenance
- Financial stability
- Pilot training
- FAA Part 135 certification
Citation 500 Charter Rates (Per hour)
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• One-way $3,750 - $4,600
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• Round-trip $3,375 - $4,140
* Pricing is based on aircraft availability and the positioning requirements of the aircraft.
Cabin configurations may vary
Aircraft Interior
Cabin height
4.8 ft
Cabin width
4.9 ft
Cabin Length
15.9 ft
Baggage Internal
63 cu ft
Baggage External
0 cu ft
Passenger Seating
6
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