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Aircraft decision guide

Phenom 300 vs Cessna Citation XLS

A light-to-midsize step-up decision: the Phenom 300 offers a compact six-passenger cabin and 2,010-nm reference, while the Cessna Citation XLS adds cabin height, seating flexibility and a dropped aisle.

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Direct answer

The practical difference

Begin with the Phenom 300 for a small party whose bags fit the proposed aircraft. Step up to the Cessna Citation XLS when seating flexibility and cabin height matter more. Compare the exact layouts, payload limits, positioning and written trip prices.

Cabin and performance

The differences that shape the trip

Published model references support initial planning. Variant, completion, payload, weather, reserves and route assumptions differ; confirm every figure for the proposed tail.

Phenom 300

Cessna Citation XLS

Typical seats
Phenom 300: Typically 6 executive passengers; optional auxiliary positions can increase approved capacity
Cessna Citation XLS: Typically 7–9 executive passengers in club, divan or mixed layouts
Cabin length
Phenom 300: Approximately 17 ft 2 in
Cessna Citation XLS: Approximately 18 ft 6 in
Cabin width
Phenom 300: 5 ft 1 in
Cessna Citation XLS: 5 ft 6 in
Cabin height
Phenom 300: 4 ft 11 in
Cessna Citation XLS: 5 ft 8 in in the dropped aisle
Standing room
Phenom 300: 4 ft 11 in cabin; not a stand-up cabin for most adults
Cessna Citation XLS: 5 ft 8 in dropped aisle; not full standing height for many adults
Lavatory
Phenom 300: Private aft lavatory in the reviewed model reference
Cessna Citation XLS: Aft lavatory; privacy and approved seating vary by aircraft
Range
Phenom 300: Up to 2,010 nm on the delivered Phenom 300E reference
Cessna Citation XLS: Approximately 1,800–1,858 nm
Cruise speed
Phenom 300: Up to 464 KTAS high-speed cruise
Cessna Citation XLS: Approximately 430–431 KTAS
Runway planning
Phenom 300: Exact-tail takeoff and landing calculation required for both airports
Cessna Citation XLS: Exact-tail takeoff and landing calculation required for both airports
Baggage
Phenom 300: 84 cu ft total baggage and stowage
Cessna Citation XLS: Approximately 79 cu ft combined
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Specification sources

Figures are model-level planning references from the existing aircraft registry and its reviewed technical sources. Confirm the exact variant, cabin and flight calculation for the proposed aircraft.

Typical charter planning cost

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These current house ranges are per billed flight hour, with a two-hour billable minimum. They are cabin-class planning ranges, not fixed model rate cards, live offers, or whole-trip totals.

Phenom 300

Cessna Citation XLS

Wire, before taxes and fees
Phenom 300: $4,750–$7,000 / billed flight hour
Cessna Citation XLS: $5,750–$8,000 / billed flight hour
U.S. domestic wire + 7.5% FET
Phenom 300: $5,106–$7,525
Cessna Citation XLS: $6,181–$8,600
U.S. domestic card + 4%, then 7.5% FET
Phenom 300: $5,311–$7,826
Cessna Citation XLS: $6,429–$8,944

How the math works

U.S. domestic examples add 7.5% Federal Excise Tax to the displayed hourly transportation range. Paying by card costs 4% more than paying by wire; the card example applies that adjustment before FET. Domestic segment tax and trip-specific positioning, airport, handling, catering, deicing and other charges are not included in these hourly examples.

Mission verdict

Which aircraft fits your trip?

Start with the Phenom 300

Choose the Phenom 300 profile for a small party that values its 2,010-nm published reference, 84 cubic feet of total stowage and a compact light-jet cabin.

Start with the Cessna Citation XLS

Choose the Cessna Citation XLS profile when the party benefits from a taller dropped-aisle cabin, seven to nine executive seats or midsize cabin space.

Put the aircraft into route context

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Charter arranger and carrier disclosure

Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger under 14 CFR Part 295. Jet Partners is not a direct air carrier, does not operate aircraft, and does not exercise operational control. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified for the trip operates the flight and retains operational control. Aircraft, availability, itinerary, price, taxes, payment, fees, and terms are confirmed in the written proposal.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

How does the cabin change from the Phenom 300 to the Cessna Citation XLS?
The reviewed references show the Phenom 300 cabin at about 4 ft 11 in high and 5 ft 1 in wide. The original Cessna Citation XLS cabin is about 5 ft 8 in high in the dropped aisle and 5 ft 6 in wide. Confirm the proposed aircraft's layout and usable aisle space.
Which carries more passengers?
The Phenom 300 reference is typically configured for six executive passengers, while the original Cessna Citation XLS reference is typically seven to nine. The approved seating layout of the proposed aircraft controls.
Do the category planning ranges set the trip price?
No. The Phenom 300 uses the Light Jet planning range and the Cessna Citation XLS uses the Midsize Jet planning range. Positioning, schedule, airports, taxes, fees and requested services affect the written proposal.

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