Cessna Citation Encore+ Light Jet Charter Guide
Cessna Citation Encore+ at a glance
Charter a Citation Encore+ light jet. Compare cabin dimensions, executive seating, baggage, range, 430-knot cruise and trip fit.
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Aircraft charter overview
Cessna Citation Encore+ 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
- 2007–2011 for Encore+; earlier Encore aircraft entered service in 2000
The Citation Encore+ is the final factory development of Cessna's Model 560 straight-wing light-jet line, offering a cabin longer than the CJ2 and a mission profile that may be compared with upper light jets. The proposed tail must be confirmed, and an Encore should not be assumed to have the Encore+ engines, avionics or figures shown here.
Why the Cessna Citation Encore+ remains a charter consideration
Cessna evolved the Citation V into the Ultra, Encore and finally Encore+, with the Encore+ receiving FAA certification in 2006. The later model added PW535B engines and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics while preserving the 560 family's cabin cross-section and field-performance emphasis; production ended in the early 2010s, leaving a fleet whose refurbishments and installed connectivity now vary widely.
Variant note. The directory name uses Encore+ while some market references discuss Encore and Encore+ together; engines, avionics and performance are not interchangeable.
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.
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.
Cabin experience
Inside the Cessna Citation Encore+
The Encore+ reference cabin is about 17 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with approximately 307 cubic feet of volume. Typical layouts seat seven travelers in individual executive seats with tables, a refreshment center and aft lavatory, while windows line the seating area for natural light. About 69 cubic feet of combined baggage space is commonly published, but seat ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi, catering equipment and lavatory privacy must be checked on the offered aircraft.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 7 executive passengers; an eighth reference position may depend on layout
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 307 cu ft
- Cabin dimensions
- 17 ft 4 in long × 4 ft 10 in wide × 4 ft 9 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 69 cu ft combined
Internal and external stowage; confirm individual compartment size and weight limitations.
Cabin sources: Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2000 Citation Encore 560-0540 aircraft cabin and avionics specification; Aero Capital — 2008 Citation Encore+ 560-0777 direct-tail sales specification.
Flight performance
Cessna Citation Encore+ range, cruise speed and flight deck
The reviewed Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales specification publishes 1,494 nautical miles of range and 430 KTAS cruise as tail-specific planning references. Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B engines, the straight wing and Collins Pro Line 21 suite distinguish the plus model; airport suitability can be a useful comparison point, but only the direct carrier's calculation can approve a runway, payload and nonstop plan.
- Range reference
- Up to approximately 1,494 nm on the reviewed Encore+ tail
- Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales-sheet reference; payload, cruise profile and reserves change a mission.
- Cruise speed reference
- Up to approximately 430 KTAS
- Maximum-cruise reference; trip groundspeed depends on routing and winds.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B 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
- Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics in the Encore+ baseline; installed upgrades vary
- Aerodynamic design
- Straight Model 560 low wing with aft-mounted engines; installed aerodynamic modifications require aircraft-specific confirmation
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 Encore 560-0540 aircraft cabin and avionics specification; Aero Capital — 2008 Citation Encore+ 560-0777 direct-tail sales specification.
On-demand mission fit
Is the Cessna Citation Encore+ right for your charter?
The Encore+ may suit a seven-person regional mission that needs a longer cabin and substantial baggage capacity without moving to midsize. Jet Partners can request Encore+ or comparable direct-carrier options, but the written proposal is what confirms the variant, refurbishment, amenities, operator, firm price and trip 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.
Cessna Citation Encore+ charter FAQ
Questions about chartering the Cessna Citation Encore+
- How many passengers can the Cessna Citation Encore+ carry?
- Typically 7 executive passengers; an eighth reference position may depend on 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 Encore+?
- Up to approximately 1,494 nm on the reviewed Encore+ tail is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Citation Encore+ serial 560-0777 sales-sheet reference; payload, cruise profile and reserves change a mission. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
- What should I verify when comparing Cessna Citation Encore+ variants?
- The directory name uses Encore+ while some market references discuss Encore and Encore+ together; engines, avionics and performance are not interchangeable. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
- How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation Encore+?
- The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation Encore+-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 Encore+?
- The Encore+ reference cabin is about 17 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with approximately 307 cubic feet of volume. Typical layouts seat seven travelers in individual executive seats with tables, a refreshment center and aft lavatory, while windows line the seating area for natural light. About 69 cubic feet of combined baggage space is commonly published, but seat ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi, catering equipment and lavatory privacy must be checked on the offered aircraft. 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 Encore+ 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.
Source review
Cessna Citation Encore+ 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.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct
2000 Citation Encore 560-0540 aircraft cabin and avionics specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, avionics.
Aero Capital
2008 Citation Encore+ 560-0777 direct-tail sales specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
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