N225GT

N225GT is a Cessna Citation X, a twin-engine jet operated by AIR FAST LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 28 flights totalling 77 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KFXE to KFXE. Service window in our records spans 250 days. Of those flights, 4 (14.3%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Cessna Citation X has a 64 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 36,100 lb.

About the Cessna Citation X

The Cessna Citation X holds the distinction of being the fastest civilian aircraft in production when it was certified in 1996, with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, faster than any other business jet of its era and most since. Built by Cessna as the flagship of its Citation family, the Citation X was designed for corporate executives who needed to cross continents quickly, combining near-sonic speed with transcontinental range. Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C turbofans, the aircraft cruises at altitudes up to 51,000 feet, well above most airline traffic, allowing it to avoid congestion and weather while maintaining its blistering 600-knot cruise speed.

The swept-wing design and powerful engines give it performance closer to a military trainer than a typical business jet, yet it seats up to twelve passengers in executive comfort. The Citation X became a status symbol in corporate aviation, favored by Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals who valued time above all else. Cessna produced the original Citation X until 2010, then introduced the Citation X+ in 2014 with updated avionics and interior refinements, extending the type's production run until 2018.

Despite its speed, the aircraft maintains relatively benign handling characteristics, with approach speeds around 126 knots and a balanced flight envelope that made it accessible to corporate flight departments. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.