Ever since the Citation Excel was first delivered in1998, this series from Cessna has proven to be a top seller. Following with the XLS and XLS+, its appeal has not diminished among jet owners and operators.
In total, the Excel, XLS and XLS+ series sold 100 pre-owned jets in 2018, 86 in 2017, and 88 in 2016.
Total Fleet Size
Excel: 363
XLS: 328
XLS+: 271 (still in production)
Highlights of the Series
Range: around 1600 nautical miles, capable of all of Europe
Great Cabin: seats 7-8 passengers in a very comfortable cabin, especially considering the average flight has around 3 passengers.
Large Baggage Room: 80 cubic feet of external baggage space and 10 cubic feet internally
Impressive Short Field Performance
Relatively cost effective in regards to maintenance
Vast support for maintenance facilities and crew around the world
The XLS series does not perform anything the outright best, but it performs a lot of things very well. It is very capable at so many aspects and ticks the most boxes for the majority of users looking for a mid-size jet.
Lavatory with Belted Seat
Forward Cabin with Single-Seat Divan
Approximate Price Range
Excel: $2,000,000 – $3,300,000
XLS: $3,300,000 – $5,000,000
XLS+: $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
For more information on this aircraft series or how we can develop a custom aircraft search for you based on your specific desires and needs, contact our team at enquiries@colibriaircraft.com or +44 (0) 203 551 8007.