Textron Aviation announced today (6) that it has signed a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive, for up to 30 jets Cessna Citation CJ3+. FlyExclusive, which specializes in private jet chartering, expects to take delivery of five aircraft in 2023, with an option to purchase additional aircraft for deliveries through 2025.
This order, with options, continues the company's position as one of the world's largest owner/operators of the Citation family. The company operates Citation X, Citation Sovereign, Citation Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation CJ3 and Citation Encore aircraft models.
With a fleet of 85 light, medium, super-midsize and heavy jets, FlyExclusive, based in Kinston, North Carolina, is one of the largest private jet operators in the US. This order is expected to the company's Jet Club, Partner and new fractional program in response to historic demand.
About the Citation CJ3+
The Citation CJ3+ features Garmin G3000 avionics and onboard WiFi capability. Its interior is equipped with seats for nine engers and can carry up to 454 kg of luggage. With a range of up to 2.040 nautical miles, the Citation CJ3+ is perfectly suited for the light jet market segment and can fly four engers nonstop from Washington, DC to Monterrey, Mexico, São Paulo to Santiago, London to Athens, or Shanghai to Tokyo.
Designed to provide the most efficient flight profile while minimizing fuel costs and environmental impact, the Citation CJ3+ burns an average of 10% less fuel and costs 5% less in maintenance per flight hour compared to other aircraft in the segment. of light jets.
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