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Private Jet Charter — Citation X

SUPER-MIDSIZE JET CHARTER — MACH 0.90 CRUISE · COLLIER TROPHY WINNER · FASTEST CIVIL AIRCRAFT

Aircraft Profile

Citation X — Private Charter Specifications

Citation X private jet charter
Manufacturer Cessna / Textron Aviation (USA)
Aircraft Type Super-Midsize Jet
Max Passengers 8–10 passengers
Cabin Dimensions 23 ft 11 in long × 5 ft 6 in wide × 5 ft 8 in high
Range ~3,070–3,460 nautical miles
Flight Time ~6–7 hours
Cruise Speed Mach 0.90 / 525 knots — fastest civil aircraft of its era
Top Speed Mach 0.935 (Citation X+)
Engines 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofan (8,600 lbs thrust each)
Service Ceiling 51,000 ft
Stand-Up Cabin Yes — stand-up headroom (5 ft 8 in)
Flat Floor Yes
Baggage Capacity 82 cu ft heated & pressurized
Notable Strengths 1996 Collier Trophy winner, Mach 0.90 cruise, LA to NY in under 4 hrs, NY to London in under 6 hrs, 51,000 ft ceiling

Why Charter a Citation X Private Jet?

When the Cessna Citation X was unveiled in 1996 — earning the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest achievement in American aeronautics — it redefined what a business jet could do. Powered by twin Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofans producing 8,600 lbs of thrust each, it cruises at Mach 0.90 (approximately 525 knots), making it one of the fastest civilian aircraft ever to enter service. For private charter clients who treat time as their scarcest resource, no other aircraft in the super-midsize category delivers comparable speed.

Los Angeles to New York in Under 4 Hours

At Mach 0.90, the Citation X covers Los Angeles to New York in under 4 hours and reaches its 51,000 ft service ceiling — above virtually all weather systems and commercial traffic. The practical impact: fewer delays, less turbulence, and 35 minutes saved versus comparable super-midsize jets on transcontinental routes. On New York to London routes, the Citation X completes the transatlantic segment in under 6 hours.

Citation X charter cabin

Rolls-Royce Power at 51,000 Feet

The Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 high-bypass turbofan engines were specifically engineered to sustain Mach 0.90 cruise at altitude — an operating regime that would overstress most business jet powerplants. Rolls-Royce designed the engines to run at lower operating temperatures to extend engine life at sustained high-speed cruise. The FADEC system provides real-time digital engine management, and the 51,000 ft ceiling gives pilots the ability to route above virtually any weather system on a transatlantic or transcontinental private charter flight.

A 24-Foot Cabin with Executive Finishes

Despite its speed focus, Cessna equipped the Citation X with a genuinely luxurious interior. The 23 ft 11 in cabin features six to eight fully reclining and rotating executive leather seats, a forward galley with microwave, coffee maker, ice drawer and chiller, and an aft fully enclosed lavatory. The 82 cubic foot baggage compartment is heated and pressurized, protecting cargo regardless of external conditions at high altitude. Gogo Wi-Fi, personal display monitors, and individual climate control are standard on most charter-configured Citation X aircraft.

Citation X private flight interior

Key Advantages

The Fastest Private Jet You Can Charter.

Winner of the 1996 Collier Trophy. Mach 0.90 cruise. New York to LA in under 4 hours. The Citation X remains the fastest business jet available for private charter — combining record-setting speed with a stand-up executive cabin and 3,460 nm of range.

Mach 0.90 Cruise

525-knot cruise speed — 35 minutes faster than competing super-midsize jets on transcontinental routes. The Citation X once held the speed record for the fastest civilian jet since Concorde, and remains the fastest available for private charter.

51,000 ft Ceiling

The Citation X climbs to 51,000 ft — higher than virtually any weather system or commercial traffic — delivering a smoother, more direct flight path on long-haul private charter missions and opening transatlantic routes like New York to London in under 6 hours.

3,460 NM Range

Range of up to 3,460 nm at cruise connects New York to Los Angeles, Miami to Seattle, Maine to Paris, and South Florida to Caribbean islands — covering the full spread of super-midsize private charter missions without a fuel stop.

Popular Missions

Top Citation X Private Charter Routes

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Knowledge Center

Charter a Citation X — FAQ

Common questions about Citation X private jet charter flights with Fly Tango Jets.

The Citation X is powered by twin Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofan engines producing 8,600 lbs of thrust each — engines designed specifically to sustain Mach 0.90 cruise at altitude. Cessna won the 1996 Robert J. Collier Trophy for its aeronautical achievement. The Citation X reached Mach 0.90, and the later X+ variant pushed this to Mach 0.935. It remains the fastest business jet available for private charter today.
At Mach 0.90 / 525 knots, the Citation X covers approximately 1 mile every 6 seconds. Practically: Los Angeles to New York in under 4 hours, New York to London in under 6 hours, and 35 minutes saved versus comparable super-midsize jets on transcontinental routes. The maximum service ceiling of 51,000 ft also reduces weather-related delays by routing above most storm systems.
Published range figures for the Citation X vary by source and operating conditions: Clay Lacy Aviation lists 2,890 nm, Stratos Jet Charters lists 3,215 nm, and ACC Aviation cites up to 3,460 nm at extended range. For planning purposes, the Citation X comfortably covers transcontinental US routes, select transatlantic routes, and South Florida to Caribbean island destinations nonstop.
Yes. The Citation X features a stand-up cabin with 5 ft 8 in headroom — allowing passengers to move freely throughout the 23 ft 11 in cabin. The interior includes fully reclining and rotating executive leather seats, a forward galley, individual display monitors, personal climate controls, Gogo Wi-Fi on most charter aircraft, and a fully enclosed aft lavatory.
The Citation X typically carries 8 passengers in its executive configuration, with 9 possible in higher-density layouts. The 82 cubic foot baggage compartment is heated and pressurized, accommodating full luggage for the entire passenger complement including oversized items. Arnold Palmer — a longtime Cessna patron — purchased the first Citation X and subsequently set the aircraft’s top speed record at 605 mph.
The Citation X is capable of select transatlantic routes under favorable wind conditions — New York to London is the most common, achievable in under 6 hours at Mach 0.90. For more reliable transatlantic range, the Hawker 4000 (3,400 nm) or a heavy jet charter is recommended. That said, for private clients who need to cover transatlantic routes at the highest possible speed within the super-midsize category, the Citation X is the definitive choice.

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