Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 Midsize Jet Charter Guide
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 at a glance
Charter a Citation XLS Gen2 and compare its 560XL cabin, seating, baggage, 2,100-nm range basis, 441-KTAS cruise and charter mission fit.
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Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 charter specifications and market context
- Aircraft class
- Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer
- Textron Aviation
- Category hourly planning range
- $7,750–$10,800 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 2022–2025; succeeded in current production by Citation Ascend
The Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 is a later 560XL-series midsize jet developed for travelers who want the platform's familiar cabin and field access with a more contemporary passenger environment. Its combination of nine-passenger charter-style layouts, 2,100-nautical-mile published range and upgraded cabin technology makes it a strong regional and medium-distance option, provided the requested route, payload and actual aircraft are confirmed by the direct carrier.
Why the Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 remains a charter consideration
Textron Aviation announced the XLS Gen2 as the next refinement of the long-running 560XL line, achieved FAA certification and began deliveries in May 2022. The model added a redesigned entrance, new seats, improved lighting, quieter cabin details and updated cabin-management features before the Citation Ascend became the current-production successor; the documented 2025 XLS Gen2 aircraft record establishes that delivered examples continued into 2025 rather than ending at announcement.
Variant note. XLS Gen2 is distinct from the original XLS, XLS+ and Citation Ascend; the 2022–2025 production boundary reflects documented deliveries and the later Ascend succession.
Overview and production sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL; Textron Aviation — Textron Aviation celebrates 1,000 deliveries of the Citation 560XL series; Textron Aviation — Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries; Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2025 Citation XLS Gen2 560-6372 aircraft specification.
Midsize 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 XLS Gen2
A common XLS Gen2 executive arrangement seats eight or nine passengers with pedestal chairs, a side-facing couch or forward seat depending on configuration, large worktables, a forward refreshment center and an aft lavatory. The approximately 422-cubic-foot passenger cabin is about 18 feet 6 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 8 inches high in the dropped aisle, with redesigned entry lighting, natural light through cabin windows, wireless cabin controls, USB charging and optional connectivity supporting work or relaxation; approximately 79 cubic feet of combined baggage capacity is a family reference, and every amenity and loading plan remains tail-specific.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 8–9 passengers in executive layouts; manufacturer configurations can vary
- Cabin volume
- Approximately 422 cu ft, 560XL-family cabin reference
- Cabin dimensions
- 18 ft 6 in long × 5 ft 6 in wide × 5 ft 8 in in the dropped aisle high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 79 cu ft combined
Family reference across internal and external stowage; confirm usable compartment dimensions and the actual load plan.
Cabin sources: Textron Aviation — Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries; Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2025 Citation XLS Gen2 560-6372 aircraft specification.
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 range, cruise speed and flight deck
Textron publishes a maximum cruise speed of 441 KTAS and a maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles for the XLS Gen2, figures that depend on the manufacturer's specified loading, atmospheric and reserve assumptions rather than representing every charter sector. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C turbofans power the low-mounted, essentially zero-sweep 560XL wing, while a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck supports the crew; runway, payload, weather, alternates and any required fuel stop are resolved from the actual aircraft's approved data by the licensed carrier.
- Range reference
- Up to 2,100 nm
- Textron maximum-range specification; actual charter range changes with occupants, baggage, winds, reserves and airport conditions.
- Cruise speed reference
- Up to 441 KTAS
- Textron maximum-cruise specification; not trip-average or block speed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C 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 Aerospace Pro Line 21 integrated flight deck
- Aerodynamic design
- Low-mounted, essentially zero-sweep 560XL wing with the family's wide-fuselage cross-section
Performance, engine and avionics sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.207 — Cessna 500, 550, S550, 560 and 560XL; Textron Aviation — Textron Aviation celebrates 1,000 deliveries of the Citation 560XL series; Textron Aviation — Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries; Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 2025 Citation XLS Gen2 560-6372 aircraft specification.
Is the Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 right for your charter?
The XLS Gen2 suits executive teams, families and event travel that need a modern cabin, productive seating and useful baggage space across regional or medium-distance routes. Because a listing can use the 560XL family name loosely, Jet Partners will confirm that the proposed aircraft is specifically an XLS Gen2, document its passenger layout and installed connectivity, and provide the carrier-confirmed itinerary, aircraft, crew, schedule and written 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.
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Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 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.
View reviewed references
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
Textron Aviation celebrates 1,000 deliveries of the Citation 560XL series
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, performance, engines, avionics.
Textron Aviation
Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct
2025 Citation XLS Gen2 560-6372 aircraft specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance, avionics.
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