N194ME

This airframe, registered as N194ME, is a 2017-built Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 with manufacturer serial 525C0259. It is owned by the Birmingham, Alabama–based corporation Vestavia Air Lease LLC and carries United States registration. The jet features the common CJ4 production fit and, as of the latest valuation, is appraised at $8,023,259. The aircraft’s registry shows routine corporate leasing ownership rather than individual private ownership, and it remains part of the U.S. civil registry with typical corporate utilization and maintenance oversight.

This specific CJ4 is configured in a typical 8-place executive layout with forward club seating and an aft belted lav/sofa option, supporting corporate shuttle and on-demand charter missions. Avionics are equipped in the common CJ4 fit of Rockwell Collins / Collins Pro Line 21, suited for high-utilization IFR operations and operator-centric dispatch. Based in Birmingham, Alabama through its corporate owner, the airframe’s mission profile centers on short- to mid-range business trips across the continental U.S., benefiting from the CJ4’s combination of speed and transcontinental capability. Maintenance considerations follow standard CJ4 schedules and OEM guidance for the Williams FJ44 series engines and Pro Line 21 avionics, reflecting typical lease-operator inspection cadence.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 occupies the light/entry-level midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, reach, and operating economy; this airframe’s range of 2,165 nm and cruise of 377 kts enable efficient regional and transcontinental sectors. Competing models include other light-cabin jets and upgraded citation variants; buyer and charter demand tends to favor well-equipped CJ4s with Pro Line 21 avionics and low-cycle engines. For resale or lease transitions, this airframe’s 2017 build year, corporate ownership, and established valuation of $8,023,259 are positive indicators, though residual values remain sensitive to engine cycles, avionics upgrades, and overall maintenance records.