Citation ExcelCitation XLS2004–2008
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 4 variants1998+
Cessna Citation Ascend
C56XMidsize Jet✓ in production2025 present
Range
2,100 NM · 3,889 km
MTOW
9,163 kg
Cruise
441 kt · 817 km/h
Mach 0.75 · MMO
Seats
12
up to 12 passengers
New price
US$ 18.2M
Factory equipped price, source dated 03/2026
The Cessna Citation Ascend is a midsize jet in production since 2025. Price: a new Cessna Citation Ascend starts at US$ 18.2M; used, the market median is around US$ 16.7M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 2100 nm, a cruise speed of 441 kt (817 km/h), Mach 0.75, up to 12 passengers. In Brazil the Citation Excel family (4 variants) has 40 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 82 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 102 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/8/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data102 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 16.7MR$ 92.2M
market median+458% vs Midsize median
Entry
US$ 16.7M
model year 2025
Best value
US$ 16.7M
model year 2026
Top of range
US$ 16.7M
model year 2025
Used vs new
−8%
catalog US$ 18.2M
Minimum
US$ 15.5M
R$ 85.4M
Median
US$ 16.7M
R$ 92.2M
Maximum
US$ 19.0M
R$ 104.7M
New · factory equipped pricein productionUS$ 18.2M · R$ 100.2M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +0.0%/yr·2025→2026
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
2 of 2 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.33 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 16.7M – 21.5M
R$ 92.3M – 118.7M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 19.4M – 25.3M
R$ 106.9M – 139.6M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 3.6K/h
R$ 20.1K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 633.5K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 6.8K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 3.8K – 5.5K/h
R$ 20.9K – 30.3K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. None of the 2 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- Corporate Jet Investor, Citation Ascend Buyer's Guide
- GlobalAir, Citation Ascend Specifications & Operating Cost
- Private Jet Card Comparisons, Citation Ascend
- Simple Flying, Cessna Citation Purchase Guide 2025
- Textron Investor, Citation Ascend Enters Into Service
PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
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FAA cert.
Nov 05, 2025
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
Dec 30, 2025
Units produced (this variant)
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The Cessna Citation Ascend is a midsize jet presented as an evolution of the Citation Excel family, entering service from 2025. The figures released by the manufacturer indicate a range of 2,100 nm, a cruise speed of 441 kt, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 9,163 kg. The typical configuration carries 9 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 12 seats. This page has the spec sheet, the estimated operating cost per flight hour, and tracking of the first units in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D with FADEC and autothrottle
- Max speed
- 441 kt
- Fuel
- 1,004.4 gal
- Rate of climb
- 3,500 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.75
- Landing distance
- 3,180 ft
- Thrust per engine
- 4,218 lbf
- Time to climb to 45,000 ft
- 26 min
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 3,800 ft
- Max certified altitude
- 45,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Galley
- Redesigned forward galley with espresso machine, refrigerator and USB-C at every seat
- Lavatory
- Aft enclosed with vanity and solid door
- Configuration
- 9 passengers in double club + side-facing, maximum 12
- Typical configuration
- Double Club 8 + Belted Lavatory
- Stand-up cabin
- Yes
- Wi-Fi available
- Yes
- Cabin volume
- 16.42 m³
- Differential pressurization
- 9 psi
- Redesigned windows
- Yes
- Baggage capacity
- 90 cu ft
- Inflight entertainment
- Garmin Cabin Connect with streaming
- Cabin altitude at 45,000 ft
- 7,800 ft
Avionics and engines
- FMS
- Garmin G5000 dual with GPS WAAS LPV
- TCAS
- II
- CPDLC
- Yes
- Cockpit
- Garmin G5000 (3 touchscreen 14-inch displays)
- FANS 1/A
- Yes
- ADS-B Out
- Yes
- Autopilot
- Garmin GFC 700 integrated
- Flight deck
- Garmin G5000
- Autothrottle
- Yes
- Weather radar
- Garmin GWX 8000 StormOptix
- Synthetic vision
- Yes
Operating costs
- Data source
- GlobalAir.com, Citation Ascend Specifications & Operating Cost (specid 1787): 2024 list $16,725,000, PW545D x2 (4,213 lb ea), 441 kt, total hourly operating cost ~$4,803 · PlanePHD.com, Cessna 680A Citation Latitude (sibling airframe): 245 gph, total variable $2,692/h, maintenance $565/h, engine reserve $659/h, fixed $866,507/yr, pilot $228,878/yr, insurance $37,775, hangar $31,068 · PlanePHD.com, Citation XLS+ : PW545C, 207 gph, TBO 5,000 hrs (PW545 engine family reference) · Pratt & Whitney Canada, PW545D launch (2023): uprated ~4,200 lb thrust derivative with improved specific fuel consumption and TBO vs PW545C · jetAVIVA, Citation Excel/XLS PW545 guide: hot section 2,500h, overhaul 5,000h intervals; P&WC ESP pay-per-hour engine program
- Fuel burn
- 200 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Engine overhaul cost
- US$ 480,000
- Market price (low)
- US$ 14,500,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 5,000 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 16,500,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 16.05 m
- Wingspan
- 16.97 m
- Height
- 5.26 m
- Wing area
- 34.35 m²
- Wing sweep
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 5,947 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 9,163 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,243 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3,802 L
- Fuel capacity
- 6,806 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Citation Ascend needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,615m
landing ÷ 0.60 · RBAC 135.385(b)
Charter, wet runway
1,857m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1,158m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 128 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 76 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Citation Ascend dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone9 typical passengers · 12 maxDouble club (8 seats)Belted lavatory (extra seat)
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
5.59 m
Width
1.68 m
Height
1.73 m
Volume
16.42 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
Citation XLSCitation XLS +2008–2025
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Citation XLS +Citation Ascend2025+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 2023 - Announced in 2023 as an evolution of the XLS+
Textron Aviation unveiled the Citation Ascend at EBACE 2023 as the next generation of the 560XL midsize, keeping the proven XLS+ airframe but with a complete technology upgrade. First deliveries began in 2025 after FAA certification.
- 2025FAA certification
- 2025First deliveries
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Garmin G5000 cockpit with 3 touchscreens
The Ascend was the first midsize Citation with factory-native Garmin G5000, offering 3 touchscreen displays of 14 inches, advanced synthetic vision, GWX 8000 StormOptix radar and CPDLC for international missions. It replaces the XLS+'s Pro Line 21 with a more modern and intuitive interface.
CE-560XL type rating preserves the value of mixed fleets
Pilots qualified on the Excel, XLS or XLS+ migrate to the Ascend with a few days of differences training. This is decisive for fractional operators such as NetJets and Brazilian charter operators that maintain mixed fleets, avoiding duplicate recurrent training.
Larger windows and refined cabin
Engineering redesigned the cabin windows to be larger (more natural light), redesigned the galley with USB-C and dimmable LED lighting, and refined acoustic insulation. Together, it offers a cabin experience at the Citation Latitude standard on an XLS fuselage.
Limitations
Performance and range basically the same as the XLS+
Despite the more efficient PW545D engines (+5% fuel), the Ascend has a 1,940nm range with four passengers and a 441kt maximum cruise speed. For trans-continental missions, it still falls short of the Praetor 500 (3,340nm) and the Citation Latitude (2,700nm). It is a technology upgrade, not a performance upgrade.
Curiosities
Newest model in the world with a 1998 type rating
By sharing the CE-560XL type rating with the original Excel (certified 1998), the Ascend has the curious distinction of being the most modern jet in the world whose type rating was originally issued in the 1990s, an enormous practical advantage for the pool of certified pilots available in the market.
Cessna Citation Ascend for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
32 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Citation Excel family (4 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-BBLPP-BCRPP-CTUPP-IVAPP-JFMPP-JGVPP-JMRPP-RSTPP-SFYPP-VYVPR-AAAPR-DSMPR-GAMPR-OFFPR-OGCPR-RCNPR-TENPR-TUCPR-VTOPR-XLSPS-ALYPS-DLCPS-EGTPS-FCFPS-FLJPS-OIGPS-RMXPS-VRTPS-YRDPT-FPGPT-WYUPU-RBP
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cessna Citation Ascend cost?
A new Cessna Citation Ascend costs about US$ 18.2M equipped, per B&CA Purchase Planning Handbook Q1 2026 (Aviation Week). On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 03/2026.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Ascend?
The maximum range is 2100 nm (2,100 NM · 3,889 km).
How fast is the Cessna Citation Ascend?
Cruise speed is 441 kt, equivalent to 817 km/h, or Mach 0.75.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Ascend seat?
The Cessna Citation Ascend seats up to 12 passengers, crew not included.
How many Cessna Citation Ascend are there in Brazil?
The Cessna Citation Ascend has no separate registration of its own in the RAB-ANAC: the registry matches the base model. The Citation Excel family (4 variants) totals 40 active units (data as of 11/9/2026).
Who operates the Cessna Citation Ascend in Brazil?
35 distinct operators operate 39 units of the Citation Excel in the RAB-ANAC: 9 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 30 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, GO and DF (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 1 unit is under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna Citation Ascend per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 6,806 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 3,638 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 633,513 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.