flyExclusive to Buy 30 Cessna Citation CJ3 Business Jets
Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive has contracted Textron Aviation to obtain up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets.
flyExclusive expects to take delivery of five aircraft in 2023, with the option to purchase additional aircraft for deliveries through 2025.
The Citation CJ3+ is equipped with Garmin G3000 avionics and in-flight WiFi capability. The aircraft provides seating for nine passengers, up to 1,000 lbs of baggage capacity and a range of up to 2,040 nautical miles. The Citation CJ3+ burns, on average, 10% less fuel and costs 5% less in maintenance per flight hour versus other aircraft in the light jet segment.
Owning and operating its fleet of 85 light, midsize, super-midsize and heavy jets, flyExclusive, based in Kinston, North Carolina is the third largest Part 135 charter operator in the U.S. This order is expected to support the company’s Jet Club, Partner and new fractional program.
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