Where it fits well
- 425 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1960 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1313 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1417 kg realistic payload proxy and 9 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1417 kg |
| Advertised range | 1960 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1313 nm |
| Cruise speed | 425 kt |
| Runway need | ~1100 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €260k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2200 |
The ownership trade-off
Useful cabin and range with broad Citation support, but the short production run and engine status cause large price variation.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €564k per year ( €14100 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €652k per year ( €8150 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €740k per year ( €6167 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €872k per year ( €4844 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €481k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Useful cabin and range with broad Citation support, but the short production run and engine status cause large price variation.
- €260k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1100 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.