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Cessna Citation Bravo Light Jet Charter Guide

Cessna Citation Bravo at a glance

Charter a Citation Bravo light jet. Review cabin dimensions, seating, baggage, range, cruise speed and trip-specific pricing factors.

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Cessna Citation Bravo charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1997–2006

The Citation Bravo is a light jet developed from Cessna's Model 550 line and commonly considered for regional charter when travelers want a practical cabin, meaningful external baggage space and established Citation operating familiarity. It is a model-level planning option rather than a promise of a particular aircraft or configuration.

Why the Cessna Citation Bravo remains a charter consideration

Cessna introduced the Bravo in the late 1990s as a successor within the Citation II and S/II lineage, pairing the familiar straight-wing airframe with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines, revised landing gear and a Honeywell Primus 1000 flight deck. Production concluded in 2006, and subsequent cabin, navigation and connectivity updates mean individual aircraft can now differ materially.

Overview and production sources: Textron Aviation — Citation: A History; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Cessna Citation Bravo

A typical Bravo charter cabin uses six or seven executive seats, often with a center-club arrangement, folding tables, a forward refreshment cabinet and a belted aft lavatory seat. Duncan Aviation lists a cabin about 15 feet 9 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 8 inches high, with approximately 292 cubic feet of volume and 74 cubic feet of combined baggage capacity; cabin windows provide natural light, while exact seating ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi and catering equipment depend on the proposed tail and refurbishment.

Seat configuration
Typically 6–7 executive seats; up to 8 reference passenger positions by layout
Cabin volume
Approximately 292 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
15 ft 9 in long × 4 ft 10 in wide × Approximately 4 ft 8 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 74 cu ft combined

Internal and external compartments; loading dimensions and usable capacity require tail-specific confirmation.

Cabin sources: Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2000 Citation Bravo 550-0941 aircraft specification; Business & Commercial Aviation — Citation Bravo pilot report and technical analysis; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Cessna Citation Bravo range, cruise speed and flight deck

Duncan Aviation's current model summary lists approximately 1,290 nautical miles with all passenger seats occupied and 1,720 nautical miles in a no-passenger ferry profile, while the reviewed Business & Commercial Aviation flight evaluation records 405 KTAS at high-speed cruise. Two PW530A turbofans, the low-drag straight wing and Primus 1000 avionics define the original platform, while later navigation, surveillance and weather upgrades vary by aircraft; the direct carrier must calculate runway, payload and nonstop feasibility for the requested day.

Range reference
Approximately 1,290 nm seats-full; up to 1,720 nm in a no-passenger ferry profile
Duncan Aviation NBAA IFR model references; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves change a trip.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 405 KTAS
Maximum-cruise planning reference; not block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A turbofans
Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 1000 in the original configuration; navigation and surveillance upgrades vary by tail
Aerodynamic design
Straight, low-mounted wing with trailing-link landing gear revisions introduced for the Bravo

Performance, engine and avionics sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL; Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2000 Citation Bravo 550-0941 aircraft specification; Business & Commercial Aviation — Citation Bravo pilot report and technical analysis; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Is the Cessna Citation Bravo right for your charter?

The Bravo can suit executive or leisure trips with a modest party and clearly defined baggage, especially when a midsize cabin would add unnecessary capacity. Share every airport, passenger, bag and required amenity so Jet Partners can request an actual Bravo or comparable light-jet proposal from a properly licensed direct carrier and present written price and terms before booking.

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Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Cessna Citation Bravo

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation Bravo carry?
Typically 6–7 executive seats; up to 8 reference passenger positions by layout. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Cessna Citation Bravo?
Approximately 1,290 nm seats-full; up to 1,720 nm in a no-passenger ferry profile is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Duncan Aviation NBAA IFR model references; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves change a trip. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What type of charter mission suits the Cessna Citation Bravo?
The Bravo can suit executive or leisure trips with a modest party and clearly defined baggage, especially when a midsize cabin would add unnecessary capacity. Share every airport, passenger, bag and required amenity so Jet Partners can request an actual Bravo or comparable light-jet proposal from a properly licensed direct carrier and present written price and terms before booking. The direct carrier must still approve the actual aircraft, payload, airports, weather, routing and required reserves for the requested trip.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation Bravo?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation Bravo-specific offer; positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements and the actual aircraft determine the written trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna Citation Bravo?
A typical Bravo charter cabin uses six or seven executive seats, often with a center-club arrangement, folding tables, a forward refreshment cabinet and a belted aft lavatory seat. Duncan Aviation lists a cabin about 15 feet 9 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 8 inches high, with approximately 292 cubic feet of volume and 74 cubic feet of combined baggage capacity; cabin windows provide natural light, while exact seating ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi and catering equipment depend on the proposed tail and refurbishment. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Cessna Citation Bravo arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Cessna Citation Bravo technical sources

This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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