Cessna Citation M2

Twin Jet· 73 globally registered

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is the largest and fastest member of the CJ (CitationJet) family, a light business jet series that has dominated the owner-flown and fractional-ownership markets since the late 1990s. First delivered in 2010, the CJ4 stretches the original CJ concept with a stand-up cabin, seating for up to nine passengers, and Williams FJ44-4A engines that push cruise speeds to 451 knots, making it one of the quickest light jets in its class. Its 2,165-nautical-mile range and 45,000-foot ceiling allow nonstop transcontinental flights across North America, a capability that positioned it as a direct competitor to the Embraer Phenom 300 and Pilatus PC-24. The CJ4 retains the CJ family's hallmark simplicity: single-pilot certification, Garmin G3000 avionics, and straightforward systems that appeal to owner-operators and charter fleets alike. Its combination of speed, range, and operating economy has made it a staple of corporate flight departments and fractional programs. The type's popularity in both private and charter operations reflects its sweet spot in the light-jet segment: large enough for serious missions, small enough to keep costs manageable. SkyMeter has tracked 370 flights across 95 airframes and 19 operators, with FIRST STATE BANCSHARES INC the largest observed operator.