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Cost analysis: Operating a Cessna Citation XLS business jet

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Cost analysis: Operating a Cessna Citation XLS business jet
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Cessna Citation XLS | Wikipedia

The Cessna Citation is one of the most popular business jet models ever made. Having been produced for over 50 years, the aircraft has evolved into more than a dozen variants covering various market segments. The Cessna Citation XLS model is an upgraded version of the Citation Excel, aimed at the midsize Business Jet sector.

Debuting in 2004, the Citation XLS featured a glass cockpit and upgraded engines compared to the original Citation Excel, effectively succeeding the prior model. While today, Cessna now produces the even more modern Citation XLS+, the second generation of the midsize Citation is an appealing option for many customers due to its combination of performance, luxury, and versatility.

While the aircraft offers a lot for customers, these benefits come at a price. Using data from GuardianJet, what are the costs of owning and operating a Cessna Citation XLS?

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Before you can fly in a Citation XLS, you will need to purchase one. The aircraft went out of production in 2009, being replaced by the Citation XLS+, and as such, it is only available on the used market.

According to Controller.com, a private aircraft broker, most Cessna Citation XLS aircraft are priced between four and six million dollars.

In addition to this upfront purchase price, there are depreciation costs to consider. "Not only will you need to be willing to part ways with millions of dollars," says GuardianJet's report; "you will also need to be comfortable selling the plane for hundreds of thousands less than what you paid for it. "

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