Cessna Citation Excel (560XL)

01 May 2026 · © Cundy88

A Cessna Citation Excel (D-CSUN) basks in the sunlight on the airport apron, a staple of the European business jet scene.

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Aircraft

Citation Excel (560XL) C560

Standard corporate livery with red cheatline and logo on tail

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

The Citation Excel (560XL) series is among the best-selling business jets, popular in corporate and charter fleets since 1998.

Fleet Rarity

Common in the bizjet market, with over 900 Excel/XLS produced.

Record Flights

No major records, but often utilized for medium-range European business flights.

Safety & Events

Few minor incidents in global fleet, generally safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, widely used by operators.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A

Engine

17.17 m

Wingspan

16.0 m

Length

3,441 km

Range

817 km/h

Speed

8-9 passengers

Capacity

9,163 kg

MTOW

5.23 m

Height

18.32 kN (4,080 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3/4 ICAO compliant (~75-85 dB, varies)

Noise