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Citation Sovereign

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Overview

The Citation Sovereign (Model 680) was developed by Cessna as a high-performance jet that would plug the gap between its Excel/XLS and Citation X models. Following its introduction at the 1998 NBAA convention it made its maiden flight in February 2002. FAA certification was awarded on 2 June, 2004 and EASA certification followed on 31 March, 2005. Deliveries began in late September.

The Sovereign has a stretched Citation Excel fuselage and the cabin maintains a 7,200 ft altitude while accommodating up to 11 passengers. It has a moderately swept high aspect ratio wing with trailing edge flaps that give good runway performance. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C engines each give 5,770 lbf of thrust and the Sovereign achieves a range of up to 3,200 nm.

Production of the Citation Sovereign ended in 2013 with a total of 350 built.

Its successor, the Citation Sovereign+, was announced at the October 2012 NBAA. The first production model rolled off the production line of the Wichita, Kansas manufacturing facility on 4 March, 2013. It first flew in April 2013 and was certified by the FAA in December 2013 and by EASA on 10 June, 2014. The final Sovereign+ rolled off the production line in 2021.

The Sovereign+ features upgraded PW306D turbofan engines with autothrottles that each provide 5,852 lbf of thrust for a 848 km/h top speed and a FL450 direct climb. Winglets also contribute towards the longer range. Full fuel payload was increased and Garmin G5000 avionics were adopted. A typical configuration features nine passenger and two crew seats.

Specifications
  • Typical passenger capacity:   9
  • Range:   2,484 nm (full seats) 2,559 nm (ferry)
  • Cruise speed:   368 - 459 kts
  • Cabin height:   5.58 ft
  • Cabin width:   5.42 ft
  • Cabin length:   25.25 ft
  • Cabin volume:   672 cu ft
  • Active fleet worldwide:   447
  • Available for charter worldwide:   114
  • Typical price:   $12,917,000 to $18,658,000 pre-owned. Sovereign+ $18,658,000 new.
  • Production dates:   2004 - 2021
  • Includes Sovereign+ variant

  • Engines:   Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305/PW306 Series
Variant types
World fleetCharter fleetTypical paxCabin volumeCruiseRangeYears
Citation Sovereign 347 96 9 693 cu ft 459 kts 2,620 nm 2004 - 2013
Citation Sovereign+ 100 19 9 672 cu ft 444 kts 2,773 nm 2013 - current

 

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24/04/2022 EASA: 10077192. Installation of Honeywell RDR-7000 radar STC for the installation of the Honeywell RDR-7000 weather radar system on Textron Aviation Cessna 680 (Sovereign).
Citation Sovereign
STC holder: Honeywell Aerospace

 

Charter operators
Canada Anderson Air , Kreos Aviation , Private Air , Sunwest Aviation
Mexico Airmex (Mexico Transportes Aereos) , Avemex , Enlaces Aeronauticos Ejecutivos , Servicios Aereos Across , Transportacion Aerea del Norte
U.S.A. Aero Charter , Aitheras Aviation Group , Alerion Aviation , American Air Charter , Aviation Advisor , Capital Jet Charter Corporation , Central American Airways Flying Service , Desert Jet , Executive Jet Management , Fair Wind Air Charter , flyExclusive , Houston JetDirect , Integra Jet , Jet Access Aviation , Jet Aviation Flight Services , L.J. Aviation , Latitude 33 Aviation , Mach Point Aviation , Malone AirCharter , Martinair Aircraft Charter , MCS Charters , Mira Vista Aviation , N-Jet , Northern Jet , Northwest Flyers , OzAir Charter Services , Pacific Coast Jet , Paradigm Jet Management , Presidential Aviation , Priester Aviation , Privateflite Aviation , Silverhawk Aviation , Soulbird , Southern Sky Aviation , STA Jets , Sunrise Jets , Thrive Aviation , Volato , Wheels Up , Wing Aviation Charter Services
Maintenance centres
Duncan Aviation
www.duncanaviation.aero
Family-owned Duncan Aviation is known for its maintenance expertise, one-shop capabilities and fast turntimes.
Canada Anderson Air , Briggs Aero , Execaire , Flite Line Maintenance , Flying Colours Corp. , Levaero Aviation , Newton Aviation Services , Sunwest Aviation , Textron Aviation Canada , Toronto Aircraft Maintenance
Mexico Aeroclass , Aerovitro , ALE Service Center , Antair , JAG Air Services , Oceanstream , Servicios Aereos Across
U.S.A. ACI Jet MRO , Aero Center Epps Atlanta , Aero Star Aviation , AeroCheck MRO , Altus Aerospace , Avion Aero , Broadie's Aircraft & Engine Service , Constant Aviation , Desert Jet Maintenance , Duncan Aviation , Elliott Aviation , Elliott Aviation of Atlanta , Flying Colours Corp. , FTair , Gary Jet Center , Heritage Aviation , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , Jet East, a Gama Aviation company , JetEXE Aviation , Napa Jet Center , Plane Place Aviation , Private Jet Maintenance , RBR Maintenance , Signature TechnicAir (GRR) , Signature TechnicAir (GSO) , Signature TechnicAir (MSP) , Signature TechnicAir (STP) , SoCal Jet Services , Straight Flight , Sunrise Jets , Textron Aviation (Greensboro) , Textron Aviation (Houston) , Textron Aviation (Indianapolis) , Textron Aviation (Mesa) , Textron Aviation (Milwaukee) , Textron Aviation (New York) , Textron Aviation (Orlando) , Textron Aviation (Sacramento) , Textron Aviation (San Antonio) , Textron Aviation (Tampa) , Textron Aviation (Wichita) , Textron Aviation Satellite Service Center - Dallas , Toledo Jet Center , Toledo Jet Center , Turbo Air , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , West Star Aviation , Western Aircraft , Western Airways , Yingling Aviation , Yingling Aviation
Completions centres
U.S.A. Capital Aviation , Elliott Aviation , Highlands Aviation , Pentastar Aviation , Premier Jet Center , Rose-Wood Aircraft Completions , Western Aircraft , Yingling Aviation
Type rating training providers
U.S.A. CAE New Jersey Morristown , FlightSafety Atlanta Learning Center , FlightSafety Columbus Learning Center , FlightSafety Orlando Learning Center , FlightSafety Wichita Cessna Learning Center , TRU Simulation
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June 21, 2021Elevate Jet brings Citation Sovereign on fleet for charter
May 10, 2021Desert Jet expects Sovereign to be a top performer
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November 22, 2020Three Sovereigns prepare to thrive for Vegas operator
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February 23, 2020Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs
November 10, 2019Eight more jets join Gama's US managed fleet
November 9, 2019First aft canted bulkhead modification for West Star
November 1, 2019Textron expands in-flight connectivity for Citations
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January 5, 2018ASL adds Sovereign number four
October 5, 2016ASL adds two further aircraft and prepares them for charter
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December 17, 2015Hahn Air expands charter fleet with 'exceptional' Sovereign
June 9, 2015Further Sovereigns and speedy service lead to Aerowest's busiest month
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August 10, 2014ASL receives first Sovereign+ in Europe on schedule as it continues loyalty to Cessna
July 3, 2014Aerowest's Sovereign+ prepares for German debut
May 7, 2014Management model is winning formula in northern Europe as ASL acquires XLS+
July 10, 2013Reliability leads Aerowest to look at more Sovereigns
May 13, 2013Sovereign popularity continues to grow in Turkey
April 17, 2013Long-range arrivals swell Bookajet managed fleet
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