Cessna Citation XLS (Model 560XL)

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11 Feb 2026 · © Cundy88

Citation XLS 560 G-NJAI at LTN 30Oct25

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Cessna CitationJet/M2 (CJ1, CJ2, CJ3) series

Aircraft

Citation XLS (Model 560XL) C56X

White with maroon and gold accent stripes

G-NJAI

Registration

Airline

1I (PARENT NETJETS)

NetJets Europe (inferred from registration and livery)

EJA (PARENT NETJETS); NOT BESPOKE FOR EUROPE / 1I (PARENT NETJETS)

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location

Multi-storey

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8770, -0.3748

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Citation III was the first in the Cessna Citation 650 family and introduced in the 1980s as a fast midsize business jet.

Fleet Rarity

Becoming rarer, with under 200 active units (all 650 series models) worldwide.

Record Flights

Known for setting class speed records in the 1980s.

Safety & Events

No major incidents noted for this specific model recently.

Future Outlook

Most are still flying, but fleet numbers are decreasing due to age and newer replacements.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B

Engine

17.17 meters

Wingspan

16.0 meters

Length

3,441 kilometers

Range

817 kilometers per hour

Speed

9 passengers

Capacity

9,163 kilograms

MTOW

5.23 meters

Height

18.32 kN (4,110 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3/Chapter 4 compliant, 75-82 dB (typical)

Noise

Exact model within the Citation 650 (III/VI/VII) series might require closer inspection for absolute certainty.