Hahnair has introduced a factory-new Cessna Citation Latitude to its fleet, enhancing operational efficiency while reducing costs. The aircraft will feature a new livery reflecting the German charter operator's vibrant brand colours.

The new Cessna Citation Latitude entered service at the end of September and replaces the previous aircraft of the same type. Hahnair will continue to operate its second business jet, a Cessna Citation CJ3+.

Designed for executive charter missions across Europe and beyond, the Latitude combines performance and cabin comfort. The aircraft offers capacity for up to eight passengers and is operated by a crew of two pilots and one in-flight service attendant. For each flight, up to six passenger seats are made available. With a cruising speed of 826 km/h, a maximum cruising altitude of 45,000 ft and a range of 5,000 km, the Latitude supports efficient point-to-point flying and flexible routing.

Hahnair's flight operations comprise executive charter flights delivered with the airline's distinguished service standards and personal care known as concierge service, as well as bi-weekly scheduled flights between Düsseldorf airport, Germany and Palma de Mallorca airport in Spain.

Founded at Hahn airport, from which the airline's name is derived, Hahnair is today based Düsseldorf and Egelsbach airport near Frankfurt. Underscoring its commitment to maintaining high safety and operational standards, Hahnair has been certified with the internationally recognised IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) since 2007.

Kirsten Rehmann, CEO of Hahnair, says: “We expect the CJ3 Gen2 will be delivered in Q2 or Q3 2028. The existing CJ3+ will fly until Q2 2027. The fleet will temporarily stand at three rather than two jets. We rebranded in 2024 and all new aircraft will have the new livery. Our cycle period for new aircraft will presumably be reduced to a maximum of five years.

“We have been extremely happy with the Latitude and it continues to be the right aircraft for our needs. At the same time, we place great importance on maintaining a young and modern fleet. Replacing the aircraft with a factory-new Latitude allows us to continue offering our customers a high-quality experience while benefiting from greater operational reliability, reduced maintenance requirements and fewer potential downtimes. From both an operational and economic perspective, this was the right decision for us.

“Our core business is ticketing services, and we operate our fleet to complement this business rather than as a standalone area for expansion. At present, we therefore have no plans to increase the size of the fleet. Our focus is on maintaining a modern fleet that is well suited to our operational needs and provides a consistently high-quality experience for our customers.”