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Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 Light Jet Charter Guide

Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 at a glance

Charter a Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 light jet. Compare its six-seat cabin reference, baggage, range, cruise performance and trip-specific quote factors.

Jet Partners arranges on-demand charter as an air charter broker. The selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 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
1993–2005 across the original CitationJet and CJ1; the later CJ1+ is separate variant context

The directory's Citation CJ page covers the early Model 525 CitationJet and CJ1 lineage, compact light jets commonly considered for short regional trips with a small party. The family combines a modest cabin footprint with Williams turbofan power and single-pilot certification capability, although commercial charter crewing is determined by the direct carrier.

Why the Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 remains a charter consideration

Cessna developed the original CitationJet as a modern successor to its first-generation Citation I, and deliveries began in the early 1990s. The CJ1 refinement followed with updated systems. The later CJ1+ introduced additional engine and Collins Pro Line 21 capability. Those differences make model year and exact suffix important when comparing a proposed aircraft.

Variant note. This page covers CitationJet and CJ1-family references. CJ, CJ1 and CJ1+ engines, avionics, performance and interiors are not identical.

Overview and production sources

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 CitationJet / CJ1

Duncan Aviation's original-CJ1 model reference lists a roughly 201-cubic-foot cabin approximately 11 feet long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with 59 cubic feet of distributed baggage. The reviewed six-passenger CJ1 tail adds a forward refreshment center, an aft belted flushing lavatory, indirect cabin lighting and two 110-volt outlets.

Small executive tables and windows beside the main seats support work in natural light. Connectivity, lavatory privacy and refurbishment details still require tail-specific confirmation.

Seat configuration
Six passenger positions on the reviewed original-CJ1 tail; approved layouts vary
Cabin volume
Approximately 201 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 11 ft long × 4 ft 10 in wide × 4 ft 9 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 59 cu ft combined

Distributed internal and external stowage; confirm bag count and compartment dimensions for the proposed tail.

Cabin sources

Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 range, cruise speed and flight deck

Duncan Aviation's original-CJ1 reference lists approximately 775 nautical miles with all passenger seats occupied, 1,161 nautical miles in a no-passenger ferry profile and 381 KTAS normal cruise. Williams FJ44-1-series engines and an efficient straight wing support the platform's regional trip profile. The original CitationJet, CJ1 and later CJ1+ do not share every weight, engine or avionics detail.

So the proposed aircraft's flight deck and performance documents control.

Range reference
Approximately 775 nm seats-full; up to 1,161 nm in a no-passenger ferry profile
Duncan Aviation original-CJ1 NBAA IFR references; not CitationJet or CJ1+ figures.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 381 KTAS on the reviewed original CJ1
Duncan Aviation original-CJ1 normal-cruise reference; not a trip-average speed or CJ1+ figure.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Williams International FJ44-1-series turbofans
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Early electromechanical/EFIS configurations or Collins Pro Line 21 on later CJ1+ aircraft; upgrades vary
Aerodynamic design
Straight wing and compact Model 525 airframe optimized around regional field performance

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 right for your charter?

A CJ or CJ1 is most relevant when trip length, passenger count and baggage remain comfortably within a compact light-jet envelope. Jet Partners can compare a requested CJ1 with other light-jet options. However, the operating carrier must confirm crew, payload, runway and weather suitability and the written proposal must identify the actual aircraft, firm price and terms.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

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 CitationJet / CJ1

How many passengers can the Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 carry?
Six passenger positions on the reviewed original-CJ1 tail; approved layouts vary. 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 CitationJet / CJ1?
Approximately 775 nm seats-full; up to 1,161 nm in a no-passenger ferry profile is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Duncan Aviation original-CJ1 NBAA IFR references; not CitationJet or CJ1+ figures. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna CitationJet / CJ1 variants?
This page covers CitationJet and CJ1-family references. CJ, CJ1 and CJ1+ engines, avionics, performance and interiors are not identical. Ask for the exact variant, tail number, seating, equipment and direct carrier in writing. A model name does not confirm the offered configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna CitationJet / CJ1?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna CitationJet / CJ1-specific offer. The written trip price depends on the actual aircraft, positioning, billable time and minimums. Airports, taxes, fees and crew requirements also affect the total.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna CitationJet / CJ1?
Duncan Aviation's original-CJ1 model reference lists a roughly 201-cubic-foot cabin approximately 11 feet long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with 59 cubic feet of distributed baggage. The reviewed six-passenger CJ1 tail adds a forward refreshment center, an aft belted flushing lavatory, indirect cabin lighting and two 110-volt outlets. Small executive tables and windows beside the main seats support work in natural light. Connectivity, lavatory privacy and refurbishment details still require tail-specific confirmation. 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 CitationJet / CJ1 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 CitationJet / CJ1 technical sources

This profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 using the sources below. They include manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references. Performance and cabin figures are 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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