Specifications
AI Description
- New interior completed in September 2022
- Highly sought-after 9-passenger configuration
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C
- Engine programs: ESP Gold
- APU: Honeywell, enrolled on MSP
- Avionics: Collins ProLine 21, WAAS and LPV equipped
- Dual FMS-3000, integrated flight info system, and turbulence/weather radar
- Cabin features: Forward 2-place divan, 6-place executive club seats, side-facing belted seat in lavatory
- RosenView cabin display system and Gogo L3 Biz 4G WiFi
- Exterior colors: Overall snow white with Newport blue and executive gold metallic stripes
- Aft lavatory, forward galley, and externally-serviceable lav
- Maintenance tracking: CAMP
- Equipped with ADS-B, TCAS II, and EGPWS with windshear alerting
- LED interior lighting and USB-C charging ports
About this Model
Overview
The Citation XLS sits in the Citation Excel/XLS family as a practical step-up from light jets, pairing a stand-up-ish midsize cabin footprint with performance oriented to typical 300–1,800 nm business missions. It is commonly chosen for operator-friendly systems, predictable handling, and the ability to use a wide range of airports, including many with shorter runways than larger-cabin jets prefer. Depending on year and variant (Excel/XLS/XLS+), avionics and interior standards vary, but the core appeal is a balanced cabin and mission profile rather than maximum range or top-end speed.
Mission Fit
The XLS is well matched to frequent regional trips where passengers value a midsize cabin, easy entry/egress, and consistent climb/cruise performance. It can cover many longer domestic city pairs with a fuel stop, but it is not designed as a true coast-to-coast platform at typical passenger loads. If your mission is consistently long-range at higher cruise altitudes and speeds, larger super-midsize or heavy jets are a better fit.
Cabin
The XLS cabin is sized for typical midsize-jet seating with a center aisle and club-style arrangements common. Passenger experience tends to emphasize usable width and a generally quiet, stable ride, with a baggage area suited to business luggage and soft bags. Galley and lavatory arrangements vary by serial number and refurbishment history; many aircraft are configured to support day trips and short overnights rather than extended international-style catering.