Description of Citation XLS
The Citation XLS is a business jet developed by Cessna. The Citation XLS represents a remarkable evolution of the Citation family, combining ingenious design, advanced operational capabilities and a spacious cabin. Find out more about this unique aircraft with AEROAFFAIRES.
Launched in 2004, the Citation XLS follows in the footsteps of the Citation family. The original Citation XLS was born of Cessna’s vision to offer a business aircraft combining enhanced performance, operational efficiency and versatility. Building on the successes of its predecessors, the Citation XLS was designed to exceed the expectations of business travelers seeking an optimal balance of range, speed and comfort.
The introduction of the Citation XLS represented a significant milestone, marked by technological advances and aerodynamic improvements. Equipped with engines offering increased thrust, the aircraft saw a significant increase in performance, particularly in terms of cruising speed and climbing capacity.
Over the years, the Citation XLS has undergone continuous upgrades and improvements, consolidating its reputation as the preferred option in business aviation.
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The Praetor 600 is distinguished by several noteworthy technical and commercial features, including:
- Simplified maintenance: The aircraft’s ingenious design facilitates maintenance, contributing to reduced downtime. This enables operators to maximize aircraft availability.
- Versatility: The Citation XLS excels in a variety of missions, from short flights to intermediate hauls. Its ability to operate from shorter runways expands the options of accessible airports.
- Avionics: Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics systems, the Citation XLS offers a modern, intuitive cockpit interface, enhancing flight safety and facilitating the management of on-board systems.
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Technical specifications of Citation XLS

Aircraft
- Manufacturer CESSNA
- Model CITATION XLS
- Classification Midsize Jets
- Start of production 2004
Size
- Length 16,35 m
- Height 5,13 m
- Span 16,98 m
Useful information
- Pilots 2
- Flight crew No
- Seats 10
- Luggage compartment volume 2,55 m³
- Toilet yes
Cabin
- Interior Height 1,73 m
- Interior Width 1,68 m
- Interior length 5,64 m
Performance
- Motorization 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B
- Cruising speed 805 km/h
- Maximum speed 815 km/h
- Range 3 600 km
- Takeoff distance 1120 m
- Landing distance 864 m
- Maximum flight altitude 13716 m
Price
- Hourly rates 3 000 €/hour
- Purchase Price 13 000 000 €
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Key Benefits of Citation XLS
The Praetor 600 boasts a number of advantages that make it a popular choice in business aviation, including:
- Autonomy: The Citation XLS boasts significant autonomy, enabling it to fly non-stop over considerable distances, meeting the needs of business travellers for longer journeys.
- Comfort: The ingenious cabin design provides generous space for passengers. Different cabin configurations allow customization to meet the specific needs of operators and passengers.
- Cost-efficiency: The Citation XLS is renowned for its fuel efficiency, contributing to competitive operating costs. Its ability to operate on shorter runways also reduces the cost of using secondary airports.

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From | To | Duration | Plane | Estimated price | Seats | Price per passenger |
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🇫🇷 Paris | 🇮🇹 Rome | 1:45 | Citation XLS Midsize Jets | 26 000€ | 8 | 3 200€ |
🇺🇲 New York | Private jet to Miami with AEROAFFAIRES | 2:40 | Citation XLS Midsize Jets | 25 000€ | 9 | 2 700€ |
🇬🇧 London | 🇨🇭 Geneva Cointrin | 1:20 | Citation XLS Midsize Jets | 40 000€ | 10 | 4 000€ |
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