Aircraft Overviews

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The Airbus ACJ320, which is based on the A320 airliner, boasts the largest cabin volume in its category of business jet. Its features include a customized cabin, additional fuel tanks for intercontinental range, and more than 1,030 square feet of floor space.

As of August 2014, the Airbus ACJ320 market is comprised of 5.5% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 9.1% with no aircraft under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 58 days.

Brief History

The Airbus ACJ320 began production in 2008 and continues to be manufactured up to the present day. During that time a total of 12 aircraft have been produced with all but one currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 11 Airbus ACJ320 in operation by continent, Asia has the largest percentage at 73%, followed by Europe at 18% for a combined total of 91%. Also, 64% of the 11 Airbus ACJ320 jets in operation today are...

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The Cessna Citation CJ1 was the second aircraft in the CitationJet/CJ series which replaced the original model CitationJet (CJ). The Citation CJ1 improved upon the original CitationJet with an updated EFIS avionics suite and an increased maximum takeoff weight. The CJ1 can be single-pilot operated.

As of March 2014, the Citation CJ1 market is comprised of 79% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 12.2% with 67% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 496 days.

Brief History

The Citation CJ1 began production in 2000 and ended manufacture in 2005. During that time, a total of 198 aircraft have been produced with all but one currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

There are currently 197 Citation CJ1 jets in operation with 186 wholly owned and 11 in shared ownership. Of the 186 wholly owned Citation CJ1 aircraft in operation by continent, North America...

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The original Boeing Business Jet was the initial variant of Boeing airliners designed for the corporate jet market. It was based on the 737-700 and 737-800 commercial airliner.

As of August 2014, the Boeing BBJ market is comprised of 39% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 11% with 71.4% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 402 days.

Brief History

The Boeing BBJ began production in 1997 and continues to be manufactured up to the present day. During that time, a total of 131 aircraft have been produced with all but 4 remaining in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 127 Boeing BBJ aircraft in operation by continent, Asia has the largest percentage at 39%, followed by North America at 35% for a combined total of 74%. Also, 35% of the 127 Boeing BBJ jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with the largest fleet operator (U.S. Air Force) having 7 aircra...

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The Cessna Citation XLS+ is the third aircraft in the Citation Excel series. It is the updated version of the Citation XLS and features improved Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines and an upgraded Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite. Exterior and interior restyling is also integrated into the new model, most prominently the extended contour of the nose and expanded seat widths.

As of March 2014, the Citation XLS+ market is comprised of 16% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 8.7% with 57% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 212 days.

Brief History

The first delivery of the Citation XLS+ occurred in 2008 and it is still currently in production. A total of 164 aircraft have been produced with all but three of those presently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

There are currently 161 Citation XLS+ aircraft in operation worldwide with 159 of those wholly ...

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The Cessna Citation XLS is the second aircraft in the Citation Excel series. It is an updated version of the original Citation Excel (Model 560 XL). Upgraded Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines allow for an enhanced powerplant performance.

As of March 2014, the Citation XLS market is comprised of 38% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 5.5% with 83% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 369 days.

Brief History

The first delivery of the Citation XLS occurred in 2003. The series ended production in 2008. During that time, a total of 330 aircraft have been produced with all but one of those currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

There are 329 Citation XLS aircraft currently in operation worldwide with 238 wholly owned, 81 fractionally owned, and 10 in shared ownership. Of the 238 wholly owned Citation XLS aircraft in operation by continent, North Am...

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The Falcon 2000 is a twin-engine French-made Business jet, and is essentially a slightly smaller development on the Falcon 900 trijet, with transcontinental range. The Falcon 2000 was originally conceived for the United States coast to coast market.

The Falcon 2000 jet comes with fault monitoring and digital diagnostic systems, which help the mechanic in troubleshooting and repair work.  Most parts of the airplane are positioned to be easy for mechanics to reach and maintain.  The Falcon 2000 was designed to spend as little downtime in the shop as possible.

As of January 2014, the Falcon 2000 market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 10% with 100% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 450 days.

Brief History

Dassault introduced the Falcon 2000 as the Falcon X in 1989. The development of the aircraft was carried out by Dassault in ...

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The Falcon 7X is a fly-by-wire ultra-long range business jet with a new wing design including winglets. The Falcon 7X will fly faster, farther and higher than any of its predecessor Falcon aircraft ever built. The Falcon 7X is surprisingly similar to the 900EX, but longer by 10 feet.

As of March 2014, the Falcon 7X market is comprised of 11% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 5.6% with 83% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 204 days.

Brief History

It was first presented to the public at the 2005 Paris Air Show. Dassault Falcon 7X received the Type Certificate in April 2007 from the FAA and EASA.

Worldwide Appeal

There are currently 215 Falcon 7X aircraft in operation worldwide with 209 of those wholly owned and 4 in shared and 2 in fractional ownership. Of the 209 wholly owned Falcon 7X aircraft in operation by continent, Europe has the lar...

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The Gulfstream G550 is a large-cabin, Ultra Long-Range business jet. It features up to four distinct living areas, three temperature zones, and a choice of 12 floor-plan configurations with seating for up to 19 passengers traveling at ranges in excess of 6,700 nm. The G550 is equipped with the Gulfstream PlaneView cockpit, based on the Honeywell Primus Epic architecture and display system. The PlaneView cockpit presents critical flight information on 14-inch (36 cm) liquid crystal displays arranged for easy interpretation. The latest in Head-Up Display technology integrated with the next-generation Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System (EVS) II. The aircraft is also equipped with commercial and military communications equipment to provide secure voice and data capability.

As of January 2014, the Gulfstream G550 market is comprised of 34% new and 66% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 3.7% with 87% unde...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Cessna Citation X marked the beginning of an all new series launch for Cessna with the new 750 series taking over the well established 650 series which included the Citations III, VI, and VII. It was considered a completely new, made from scratch aircraft in all major aspects and not merely an updated or upgraded version of previous Citation Jet aircraft.

As of March 2014, the Citation X market is comprised of 44% New and 56% Pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 11.6% with 75% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 253 days.

Brief History

The first delivery of the Citation X occurred in July 1996 to golfer Arnold Palmer. A new updated version called the New Citation X was launched in 2010. The New Citation X featured upgraded engines and advanced avionics systems. A total of 322 Citation X aircraft have been built with 310 currently in operation.

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