The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a midsize business jet produced by Textron Aviation under the Cessna Citation brand. After a successful 17-year production run, the Citation 680 Sovereign was discontinued in June 2021. The decision to end production came amid changing market dynamics, the evolving development of the Citation product line, and advancements in aircraft technology.
The Sovereign was a popular choice for corporate and private jet customers. After nearly two decades, however, Cessna shifted focus to newer models, canceling the Sovereign. Development and success of the Citation Sovereign The Sovereign was a versatile business jet designed to fill a market gap between the light and super-midsize jets.
Equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW306C engines, it offered a competitive balance of range, performance, and operating costs. Cessna positioned the Sovereign to appeal to operators wanting transcontinental range while maintaining the ability to operate from short runways. Its 3,200 NM range and passenger capacity of up to 12 made it highly attractive to corporate and on-demand charter markets.
The Sovereign's cabin offered a comfortable, midsize option for business travelers, with advanced avionics, including the Collins Pro Line 21 system. Over the years, Cessna introduced updates like the Citation Sovereign+ in 2013, with improved avionics and winglets to enhance performance. Yet despite these upgrades, the landscape of business aviation was changing.
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