N279WB

This entry covers airframe N279WB, a factory-new Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 built by Textron Aviation Inc in 2023 with serial number 525C0411. The aircraft is registered to FLYGUYS AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Midland, TX, US, which appears as the owner/operator on current US registry records. There are no publicly reported ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the original registration; the airframe is listed with an estimated market value of $11,855,000 and is presented as a late-production Gen2 CJ4 with refreshed condition from manufacture.

The airframe is configured with an executive 8–11 passenger club configuration (Gen2 refreshed interior; optional two-place couch and belted lavatory seat), enabling typical corporate or charter missions with seating flexibility to eleven when required. Avionics fit for this airframe is the familiar Collins Pro Line 21 (typical CJ4 Gen2 fit), providing integrated flight management, navigation and communications consistent with operator expectations for regional point-to-point operations. With a cruise of 451 kts and a maximum operating ceiling of 45,000 ft, typical mission profiles for N279WB include transcontinental or offshore flights within the aircraft’s 2,165 nm range, from its Midland, TX base or other US hubs. Maintenance considerations are consistent with new-production CJ4 Gen2 standards and the twin Williams FJ44-4A engine type, which benefits from established support networks.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 occupies the light-cabin, long-range niche within Textron’s Citation family, offering higher cruise speeds and extended range relative to earlier CJ-series models. Competing models in the category include later-model Embraer Phenom 300 variants and light-medium jets that target owner-operators and charter operators seeking single-pilot capability with regional transcontinental capability. Demand for new-build Gen2 CJ4s emphasizes refreshed interiors and avionics common to N279WB, supporting strong charter desirability and predictable resale value patterns; maintenance and resale considerations focus on engine program participation for the Williams FJ44-4A and the avionics lifecycle of the Collins Pro Line 21 suite.