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Cessna Citation CJ4

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Cessna's flagship light business jet with advanced avionics.

First flight

2008

Category

Light business jet

Seating

7-10 passengers

Range

5,765 km

Engines

Two Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines

Status

In production

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet developed by Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation. It is the largest and most capable member of the Citation CJ family, offering enhanced performance, range, and passenger comfort compared to its predecessors. The CJ4 entered service in 2010 and has become a popular choice for corporate and charter operators worldwide. The aircraft features a modern glass cockpit with the Garmin G3000 avionics suite, providing pilots with advanced situational awareness and reduced workload. It is certified for single-pilot operation, making it cost-effective for owner-operators and small charter companies. With a range exceeding 3,000 nautical miles and a cruise speed approaching 450 knots, the CJ4 competes effectively in the light jet segment. Its Williams FJ44-4A turbofan engines provide strong performance and fuel efficiency, allowing the aircraft to operate from shorter runways while still connecting city pairs across continents.

Notable operators

The CJ4 is primarily operated by private owners, corporate flight departments, and charter companies rather than commercial airlines.

Notable facts

›The CJ4 received FAA certification in 2010 and entered service the same year.
›It is certified for single-pilot operation under FAR Part 91 and Part 135.
›The Garmin G3000 avionics suite is standard, offering touchscreen flight deck controls.
›The CJ4 Gen2 variant was introduced with updated avionics and interior improvements.
›It can operate from runways as short as approximately 1,000 meters under certain conditions.