Cessna Citation Excel/XLS

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01 May 2026 · © Cundy88

Cessna Citation XLS (D-CSUN) taxiing at a European airport under clear skies — a mainstay of business jet travel.

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Aircraft

Citation Excel/XLS C56X

Silver/blue/orange cheatline, possibly operator or private owner livery

D-CSUN

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

A popular super-midsize business jet, part of the widely successful Citation series, bridging the gap between light jets and larger business jets.

Fleet Rarity

Widespread in business aviation; over 1,000 built. Not rare.

Record Flights

Common on intercontinental business charters within Europe and transcontinental in the US.

Safety & Events

Citation Excel/XLS family has a strong safety record, with a handful of notable but rare incidents, mostly minor.

Future Outlook

Still in active production (in latest variant XLS Gen2) and widespread use.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A

Engine

16.79 m

Wingspan

16.00 m

Length

3,441 km

Range

815 km/h

Speed

8-12 passengers

Capacity

9,163 kg

MTOW

5.23 m

Height

18.32 kN (4,100 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3/4 compliant (approx. 70-75 dB, ICAO standard varies by operation)

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