Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS

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01 May 2026 · © Cundy88

Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (G-NJAB) taxiing at a major airport, representing one of the staples of business aviation.

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Aircraft

Citation Excel/XLS/XLS C56X

White with swooping silver/gray/red cheatlines (likely NetJets or private owner)

G-NJAB

Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Achievements

Private Jet Pro

Badge earned

Location

Multi-storey

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8770, -0.3748

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the world\'s most popular midsize business jets, introduced in 1998. Widely used for fractional jet ownership.

Fleet Rarity

One of the most numerous business jets with several hundred in service globally.

Record Flights

Often used for transcontinental US and intra-European flights; not notable for record-setting range.

Safety & Events

Generally has a good safety record; few incidents involving Excel series globally.

Future Outlook

Still in production (as XLS ), large global fleet with active service expected for years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B

Engine

16.79 meters

Wingspan

16.00 meters

Length

3,441 km

Range

796 km/h

Speed

8-12 passengers

Capacity

9,163 kg

MTOW

5.23 meters

Height

2 x 18.32 kN (4,110 lbf) each

Thrust

Stage 4/5 compliant (typically < 85 dB takeoff, ICAO Annex 16)

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