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Citation Ascend

Cessna • Midsize Jet

Acquisition price

$16.7M

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Cessna Citation Ascend Specifications

Technical

CategoryMidsize Jet
ManufacturerCessna
Year introduced2025
Min. runway1,116 m

Performance

Range1,940 NM
Cruise speed441 kts
Max speed441 kts
Max altitude45,000 ft
Autonomy4.4 hrs

Capacity

Passengers9
Cabin height1.73 m
Cabin width1.68 m
Baggage2.55 m³
Acquisition price $16.7M
Cost per hour $2,700

Where Can You Fly?

1,940 NM nonstop
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Why Consider

The Ascend is the successor to the best-selling Citation XLS line, in service since December 2025 with NetJets as fleet launch customer (deliveries from May 2026)—the strongest possible endorsement of type economics. It brings a flat floor, an all-new Garmin G5000 cockpit with autothrottles, and PW545D engines with improved fuel efficiency.

Key Features

Range 1,940nm (4 pax) | Flat-floor cabin | Garmin G5000 with autothrottles | PW545D engines | Honeywell RE100 APU (unattended ops) | Full refreshment center | Seating for 8–9

Total Cost of Ownership

Fixed costs: two-pilot crew approximately $380–480K, hangar approximately $80K, insurance $70–95K. Variable: fuel approximately 340 GPH (~$1,880/hr US Jet-A). P&WC ESP for PW545D: approximately $420–480/engine/flight hour. Total annual cost at 300 hrs: $1.7–2.1M.

Charter Rates

Charter rates: $4,500–$6,200/hr. The XLS family is historically the most chartered midsize type in the world; the Ascend inherits that demand with new-aircraft appeal. Annual gross revenue at 300 charter hours: $1.35–1.85M.

Ideal Missions

Ideal for corporate flight departments and fractional-style missions of 2–4 hours—intra-European city pairs, US transcontinental with one stop—prioritizing cabin comfort and the industry's deepest support network.

Market Intelligence

Engine & Maintenance Programs

2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D (4,328 lbf each). P&WC Eagle Service Plan (ESP) Gold covers scheduled and unscheduled events at approximately $420–480/engine/flight hour; transferable at sale.

Pre-owned Market

No pre-owned Ascend supply yet (EIS December 2025; NetJets absorbing early production). The predecessor XLS Gen2 ($12–15M, 2021–2025) and XLS+ ($7–10M) remain the liquid value plays in this segment while Ascend positions carry waitlist premiums.

Runway & Airport Access

Minimum runway: approximately 1,116 m (3,660 ft). Excellent midsize field performance: Samedan (LSZS), Farnborough (EGLF), Teterboro (KTEB) accessible. Notably better short-field access than most super-midsize alternatives.

How We Support Your Acquisition

Market Valuation

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Negotiation Strategy

Structured approach to seller engagement, pricing optimization and term negotiation.

Technical Due Diligence

Pre-purchase inspection coordination, maintenance record review and airframe status analysis.

Contract Review

Purchase agreement analysis, warranty provisions and regulatory compliance verification.

Transaction Structure

Ownership entity setup, tax optimization considerations and cross-border acquisition planning.

Delivery Coordination

Acceptance flight supervision, documentation transfer and post-delivery transition support.

Frequently Asked Questions

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