Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Available for co-ownership only through Partners In Aviation's managed program
- Aircraft located in Los Angeles, California, with opportunities in Southern California and South Texas
- Total airframe time: 3,650 hours
- Enrolled in TAP Blue engine maintenance program
- Two vetted co-owners share one aircraft, splitting capital and fixed costs
- Legal structure provided for autonomy in tax and title
- Fixed term with options to extend
- Third-party charter revenue available on select opportunities
- Co-ownership offers access comparable to sole ownership at half the cost
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation 525 is the original CitationJet platform that established the CJ family as a practical light-jet option for time-sensitive regional travel. It emphasizes straightforward operations, moderate runway requirements, and a cabin sized for small groups, making it a common fit for owner-operators and charter missions built around frequent legs rather than maximum range.
Mission Fit
The 525 is typically used for day-trip patterns and multi-leg schedules where cruise speed and jet weather capability add value over turboprops, but the mission does not demand midsize-jet range or cabin volume. Payload and range trade against each other more quickly than on larger jets, so realistic passenger count, baggage, and fuel planning are central to mission suitability.
Cabin
Cabin comfort is optimized for small groups. Expect a compact, club-style seating layout with a center aisle, modest baggage capacity, and a cabin height/width that feels tighter than later CJ variants and larger light jets. For shorter legs it is functional and quiet enough for conversation, while longer flights can feel constrained for taller passengers and larger carry-ons.