Cessna / Textron Aviation
Citation Ascend
The Cessna Citation Ascend is the latest evolution of the best-selling Citation 560XL midsize family, introducing a new Garmin G5000 flight deck, autothrottles, more powerful and efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, and a redesigned cabin with a flat floor and improved pressurization. It targets the heart of the midsize market with strong range and field performance.
- Newest member of the best-selling Citation 560XL family
- Garmin G5000 flight deck with autothrottles
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines
- Flat-floor cabin with improved cabin altitude
- Range around 1,900 nm
- Seats up to 12 passengers
Citation Ascend key specifications
- Range
- 1,900 nm
- Cruise speed
- 441 kts
- Passengers
- up to 12
- Max take-off weight
- 21,000 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
About the Citation Ascend
The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Ascend — part of the Citation 560XL family — is a business jet aimed at private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed. It entered service in 2025 and is now one of the more recent designs in its class, developed in the United States.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,900 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 441 knots. It seats up to 12 passengers and is powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines.
Its 1,900 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the Citation Ascend, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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