With the increased popularity of utilizing private jet charters, it is important to understand the choices available when deciding on which corporate jet is best suited for the task at hand. The Citation Bravo is a private aircraft that was inspired by the Citation II series of corporate jets. As a modern aircraft, the Bravo boasts technological improvements over its earlier counterparts. Classified as a "light plane", the Citation Bravo is capable of extended range and it is able to land at almost any airport that has runways suited for corporate jets.
The Citation Bravo was first conceptualized in 1994 as a replacement for the highly-successful Citation II. The airframe was kept the same as its predecessors, but the Bravo was equipped with state-of-the-art Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A engines. Older landing gear of the Citation II business jet was replaced by a much smoother tailing link set-up on the Bravo. The final transformation from the Citation II to Bravo was complete with the installation of Honeywell Primus 1000 glass-cockpit avionics, which made this business jet ahead of its time.
With a range of 1700-nautical miles, the Citation Bravo is a private aircraft with good range. This fact appeals to air charter services as it it saves on fuel expenses because there are more direct flight plans that can be put to use. Seating for up to seven passengers is available, so the Citation Bravo can accommodate larger groups.
A good indication regarding the quality of the Citation Bravo private aircraft is the fact that countries around the world, including the United States, utilize this aircraft for military applications. This is a testament to the Citation Bravo's reliability and versatility. Production of the Bravo was halted in 2006 after a ten-year run of success. Still, it is possible to find Citation Bravo business jets operated by corporate jet charter services around the United States and the world.
The Citation Bravo is a very capable private aircraft and it is a perfect fit for many of the business entities that utilize an air charter service. Not all corporate jets are the same, so it is important to find the right model for the particular needs at hand. If plenty of room and decent range are required, the Citation Bravo is the perfect business jet for the job.
Seating : 7
Range (st. miles) : 1,700
Cabin Size : 4.7 Height, 4.9 Width, 15.7 Length
Baggage (cubic ft.) : 74
Lavatory : Enclosed
Galley : Partial
