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Cessna Citation CJ4

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Overview

In 2010, Cessna began deliveries of an addition to the CJ family, the CJ4. It differs from previous CitationJet models in its moderately swept wing, similar to those on the Citation Sovereign. This, in combination with the two FJ44-4A engines, gives it speed and performance benefits while still being able to land on runways as short as 2,700 ft.

The cabin is 21 inches longer than that of the CJ3, allowing it to seat up to nine passengers, and a maximum of 10 with one seat alongside that of the pilot.

The CJ4 was announced at NBAA October 2006 when a cabin mock-up was unveiled, although marketing had begun the previous August and more than 70 aircraft were already on order.

The testbed CJ2 launched on 2 April, 2007 and a CJ2 prototype first flew at Wichita/McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas on 5 May 2008. There followed pre-series avionics testing and reliability trials from on 19 August that year. It made its public debut at NBAA October 2008 showing the production interior.

FAA certification was awarded on 12 March, 2010 in the Part 23 commuter category with the first delivery, a refurbished pre-series 0002 unit, arriving in Texas one month later. Number 0003 was retained by Cessna. The first production aircraft rolled out on 16 November, 2009 and first flew on 17 February the following year. The first delivery to Europe took place in October 2010. EASA certification followed on 18 May, 2011 and ANAC in August 2011. The first delivery of a charter-assigned unit was made to Germany on 1 July, 2011.

Just over 10 years later, in February 2021, Cessna announced and began deliveries of its CJ4 Gen2. This model was redesigned to elevate ramp presence and in-flight comfort; with a lower, lighted stair and handrail, upgraded seating options and enhanced ambiance lighting throughout. Large jet features include electrically heated windscreens, single-point refuelling and an externally serviceable lavatory.

Using long range cruise power, the CJ4 Gen2 can go up to 2,140 nm, non-stop from LA to Atlanta, from San Diego to Orlando or from New York to Phoenix.

EASA certified the aircraft in June 2021 and the first delivery to Europe was made in May 2021.

The Gen3 variant was announced at NBAA-BACE in October 2024.

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Maintenance centres
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Duncan Aviation
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Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
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News from Business Air News
Jet Out expands fleet and guarantees commitment to passengers
October 18, 2025
Jet Out adds nine CJ4 Gen2s to its fleet of eight, and more will come in 2026. It has also launched real-time maintenance data and aircraft backup initiatives with Textron and Charter Flight Support.
Jet Out expands network with Dallas-Fort Worth base
October 13, 2025
The company has established its fourth regional base in Texas, introduced an owner-only Empty Legs booking portal and launched a partnerships programme offering luxury lifestyle experiences.
Textron launches ProParts+ for Citation 525 series
September 5, 2025
The support programme expands coverage for high-cost components and consumables, building on the existing ProParts offering.
August 17, 2025CJ4 Gen3 customers to reap benefits of Galileo HDX
July 4, 2025Citations prepare to be equipped with Gogo Galileo
June 6, 2025Textron adds GE Aerospace to LinxUs FDM options
May 19, 2025First prototype of CJ4 Gen3 takes to the skies
May 19, 2025Jet Out sets out stall in Arizona in time for summer
May 5, 2025FreeFlight brings live weather and ADS-B IN to Pro Line 21
April 13, 2025Cessna acknowledges achievements as CJ4 Gen3 rolls on
February 18, 2025TAM AE inks partnership with Gogo Satcom Direct
February 10, 2025Collins enhances Pro Line 21 avionics for Citations
December 31, 2024Northern Jet closes out Q4 with six-aircraft expansion
December 16, 2024Jet.AI prepares to launch fractional ownership of CJ4 Gen2
November 30, 2024Jet.AI puts pen to paper for CJ4 Gen2 trio
November 6, 2024Key trends are shaping pre-owned Citation markets
October 29, 2024Jet Out launches lease programme and cost calculator tools
October 22, 2024Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3
October 21, 2024Textron takes the wraps off third generation Citations
October 3, 2024Gogo secures 25 STC contracts for Galileo HDX
September 17, 2024Jet Out expands operations in Florida and Wisconsin
June 20, 2024Textron selects Kapture for Cessna Citation portfolio
April 17, 2024Fifth delivery makes Luxaviation largest CJ4 Gen2 fleet operator
April 12, 2024Davinci completes first-of-type SmartSky installation on CJ4
April 3, 2024Gogo and Atlas team up for Galileo antenna on light jets
February 12, 2024Helsinki Citycopter expands into business jet sector
October 18, 2023Jet Out signs Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen 2 fleet order
September 19, 2023Textron expands Wichita interior manufacturing facility
May 1, 2023Koch takes milestone 400th Citation CJ4
April 24, 2023SmartSky expects up to seven STCs this quarter
December 20, 20222023 forecast remains positive for Global Jet
September 2, 2022Luxaviation adds six to global fleet
August 30, 2022West Star to complete first Williams SB on IPC rotor for CJ4
March 28, 2022JMI awarded ASC on Williams engines for CJ series
December 16, 2021PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light
September 17, 2021Four billion people are within range of Fuji's CJ4 Gen2
June 10, 2021Wape Jets praises range and cabin of CJ4 Gen2
May 31, 2021Magellan adds light and heavy options to card programme
May 21, 2021CJ4 Gen2 arrives in Europe as part of DALaviation fleet
March 1, 2021GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top
February 10, 2021Textron adds refinement to CJ4 as it introduces Gen2
December 28, 2020CJ4 first to gain advantage of Textron LinxUs
November 2, 2020Textron improves repair process for CJ landing gear
September 8, 2020Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF
May 1, 2020Tony Kunde joins Soljets sales
April 26, 2020Textron celebrates ten years of the CJ4
September 23, 2019Western gets its wish for Williams work
September 21, 2019Textron marks a half century of Citation innovation
June 29, 2019Milestone 300th CJ4 lands with McNeilus Steel
January 21, 2019Luxaviation adds to Belgian fleet and reflects on FBO success
August 2, 2016Me & my aircraft – Citation CJ series: Robust and trusty CJs are operators’ go-to aircraft in Europe and beyond
June 9, 2015Hahn receives IATA OSA approval
April 9, 2015Global Jet clients to take advantage of CJ4 in Paris
November 6, 2014Atlas maps out management plans following CJ4 addition
June 9, 2014Citation admirer E-Aviation selects CJ4 for superior payload range
May 7, 2014EBACE 2014: Meet the buyers – weighing up factory-new safeguards against the pre-owned economics
August 12, 2013Steady growth sees Aero-Dienst step up to CJ4 at new base
May 13, 2013BUYER'S GUIDE: Meet the buyers
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