Citation CJ4 Gen2

Name: Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Brand: Cessna

The CJ4 Gen2 tops the CitationJet family: the longest cabin and range in the single-pilot line, with updated interior and connectivity. It suits owners who want jet speed without a two-pilot cost base.

2,165 nm

451 kt

1.45 m

Ownership & structuring considerations

The most capable of the single-pilot Citations, with room to grow.

Single-pilot capability keeps crew cost down; the home base, not the flag, drives the crew's tax and social-security position.
Part of a very large installed fleet, so parts, training and resale comparables are abundant — helpful for valuation and financing.
Light-jet economics make private ownership common; confirm the VAT and use position matches how you will actually fly it.

Specifications

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

	Light jet
	2,165 nm
	10
	451 kt
	45,000 ft
	5.21 m
	1.45 m
	2 × Williams International FJ44-4A
	2021

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Questions

How is the CJ4 different from earlier CitationJets?

More cabin, more range and newer systems, while staying single-pilot. The acquisition brief matches the variant to your typical trips.

Is EASA or FAA licensing required?

That follows the operator and base, not the airframe; an EU-based operation needs EASA licensing regardless of where the jet is registered.

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General information, current as of 2026. Not legal, tax or financial advice; all requirements must be confirmed with the registry and qualified local advisors.