A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the light jet class.
CESSNA
The Citation XLS+ is the world's best-selling midsize private jet — and for good reason. It blends a true stand-up cabin and external baggage hold with light-jet operating economics and short-runway capability. Eight passengers fly in genuine comfort across Europe or coast-to-coast in the US.
FULL CESSNA CITATION XLS+ PAGE →PILATUS
The Pilatus PC-24 is the only business jet in the world certified for short, unimproved and gravel runways. With a flat cabin floor, large cargo door and class-leading flexibility, it accesses 21,000 airports — far more than any rival.
FULL PILATUS PC-24 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
| METRIC | Citation XLS+ | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 1,858 nm | 2,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.75 | Mach 0.74 |
| Cabin height | 5'8" | 5'1" |
| Cabin width | 5'6" | 5'6" |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft | 90 cu ft |
| Runway | 3,560 ft | 2,930 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| London → Nice | from £12,500 |
| Frankfurt → Mykonos | from €19,800 |
| New York → Miami | from $24,000 |
| Geneva → St Moritz | from CHF 8,200 |
| Denver → Telluride | from $14,500 |
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