Midsize jet
One of the most popular midsize jets ever built. Stand-up cabin, reliable, and an easy step up from light jets.
The range and runway figures shown are typical manufacturer values. Fully loaded with passengers and luggage, real-world range is shorter, so Aaliya Jets advises on the right aircraft for your exact route.
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The Citation Excel is part of Cessna’s hugely successful Citation Excel family of midsize jets, which first flew in the late 1990s and combined a stand-up cabin with the ability to use shorter runways. The Excel arrived in 2008 with more powerful engines and updated avionics. The Excel series is among the best selling midsize jets ever built.
The Citation Excel entered service in 2008 as the refined version of the Excel and XLS line, whose original Excel first flew in 1996. It pairs a shortened Citation X derived cabin with an efficient straight wing, and more than 1,000 aircraft across the family have been delivered, making it one of the most chartered midsize jets in the world.
Two FADEC controlled Pratt and Whitney Canada PW545C engines are flown behind a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck with four screen displays. The stand up cabin is about 5 feet 7 inches tall and roughly 18 and a half feet long, seating up to nine, with a fully enclosed aft lavatory. It remains a benchmark charter workhorse and is flown by fractional operators such as NetJets.
Typical manufacturer figures for the Cessna Citation Excel.
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Category | Midsize jet |
| Seats | 7 to 8 |
| Cruise speed | 796 km/h / 430 kts |
| Range | 3,334 km / 1,800 nm |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft |
| Baggage | 6 suitcases |
How many passengers can it carry? 7 to 8 in a typical layout.
What trips suit it best? Journeys of up to around four hours with a full cabin.
How much does it cost to charter per hour? As a guide, around USD 4,500 to 6,500 per hour, depending on the route, dates and operator. Aaliya Jets always quotes the real operator price, with no hidden markup.
Can I stand up in the cabin? Yes, the cabin is about 5 feet 7 inches tall, so most passengers can stand and move about comfortably.
Is there an enclosed toilet? Yes, there is a fully enclosed lavatory at the rear of the cabin.
How far can the Excel fly? It has a range of around 1,858 nautical miles, which suits shorter regional trips rather than long transcontinental legs.
Does it have Wi-Fi? Many Excel aircraft are fitted with Wi-Fi, but it is aircraft specific rather than universal, so it is best confirmed for the particular tail.
What routes does it suit best? It is ideally suited to short and medium regional trips where a roomy stand up cabin and wide airport access matter more than outright range.
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