Citation XLS
The XLS keeps the Excel’s comfortable cabin proportions with updated engines and equipment. It is a versatile choice for a group of seven or eight on regional routes.
A closer look at the cabin
Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.
Why consider this model?
How much space?
People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.
Room for your luggage
2.55 m³ of baggage space.
* Approximate planning range, not a baggage allowance. Suitcase size, compartment access, weight and flight load affect what fits. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.
Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?
Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.
Aircraft specifications
Planning figure; passenger load, wind, reserves and airfield conditions affect the route.
Excel / XL, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2
These are successive versions of the Citation 560XL family. XL is commonly used for the original Excel, not a separate generation. Citation III, VI and VII form the separate 650 family.
Citation Excel
The original 560XL, also called Excel or XL. Deliveries began in 1998.
Citation XLS
The 2004 update with revised engines and equipment, retaining the Excel cabin proportions.
Citation XLS+
The 2008 development with further engine, cockpit and interior changes.
Citation XLS GEN2
The 2022 cabin update with redesigned seats, lighting and passenger connectivity.
Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved
The Excel had established a useful combination of a taller cabin and the operating profile of a smaller jet. Cessna kept that formula for the XLS, updating the engines, cockpit and cabin details. As a result, the change of name did not mean a substantially bigger aircraft: the development focused on refining an already established layout.
The XLS followed the Excel in 2004. The later XLS+ brought further engine and cockpit changes, rather than a major increase in cabin size.
Before you choose
Can I stand upright in the cabin?
The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.73 m.
Will my aircraft have this exact interior?
Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.
When should I consider this model?
The XLS keeps the Excel’s comfortable cabin proportions with updated engines and equipment. It is a versatile choice for a group of seven or eight on regional routes.
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