Book a Citation XLS

The XLS significantly enhanced its utility by upgrading to more powerful Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines and achieving a 200-pound increase in Maximum Gross Weight (MTOW). The stronger engines deliver superior thrust, allowing the aircraft to reach its 45,000-foot cruising altitude faster and more directly than the original Excel, which translates to a quicker, smoother journey with less time in lower-level turbulence. Crucially, the MTOW increase provides greater mission flexibility for the charter client. This allows for a heavier payload, meaning more passengers and baggage or the ability to carry more fuel for extended range flights, ensuring your demanding itinerary is always met without compromise on capacity or distance. This operational edge makes the XLS a more capable and versatile aircraft than its predecessor.

The XLS modernized the pilot’s environment, which provides a tangible benefit in passenger assurance and reliability. The cockpit’s Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS was updated by replacing older, heavy CRT screens with sleek, modern LCD displays. This technological shift improves system reliability, reduces pilot workload, and ensures optimal clarity for the flight crew, signaling a commitment to modern operational safety. Furthermore, the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) was made standard on all XLS models. The APU allows the cabin to be pre-cooled or pre-heated before passenger boarding without running the main engines, providing immediate comfort upon arrival at the aircraft and enhancing overall dispatch reliability. This blend ensures a safer, more predictable, and more comfortable travel experience from the moment you arrive at the airport.