Insights

Citation insights & articles

Practical, operator-grade perspective on buying, owning, and flying Citations. Each piece is written by people who fly, manage, and oversee maintenance on these airplanes — the same questions we work through before we advise a client to buy a Citation or sell one. No sponsorships, and no listings dressed up as articles.

Ownership

To ProParts or Not to ProParts?

Textron’s ProParts gets pitched as tip-to-tail coverage. It isn’t — it’s a parts-only program with real exclusions, and often the numbers don’t add up.

June 2026 · 7 min read

Ownership

Williams Engine Programs: What CJ Buyers and Owners Should Know

Most CJ engines run on a Williams TAP program, and that status drives value, resale, and buyer confidence. How TAP Blue and Elite really work.

June 2026 · 10 min read

Model Comparison

CitationJet vs. Citation CJ1: What Buyers Should Really Know

Same airframe, same engines, nearly the same mission — the choice is avionics, weight, engine status, and price. When the original CJ is the smarter buy.

June 2026 · 8 min read

Model Comparison

Citation CJ3 vs. CJ3+: What Really Changed?

The CJ3+ isn’t a faster CJ3 — same engines, same airframe, same numbers. What changed is the Garmin G3000 panel, the cabin, and price. How to weigh them.

June 2026 · 10 min read

Model Comparison

Citation CJ2 vs. CJ2+: What’s the Difference?

They share an airframe and cabin, but the CJ2+ adds FADEC, more zero-fuel weight, and a cleaner panel, while the CJ2 can be the better value.

June 2026 · 6 min read

Ask us

Questions before we publish?

You don't have to wait for an article — reach out and we'll give you straight answers.

314-203-4712Call or text Corey@CitationJetX.comEmail Gateway JetsAircraft management St. Louis, MissouriServing nationwide

Ask us

Have a question now?

We're happy to share what we know — no obligation.