N512UP

This article covers a single airframe, registered as N512UP, a 2007-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS with serial number 560-5680. The aircraft is owned by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC, an LLC based in New York, NY, US, and is registered in the United States. The airframe reflects a mid-2000s Citation XLS example with an estimated market valuation of $6,200,000; ownership is held by a corporate operator that typically positions such assets for charter and membership operations. Notable registry details include its U.S. registration and corporate ownership structure, which have implications for operational basing and commercial usage.

This specific airframe configured with 13 seats is consistent with Citation XLS layouts that accommodate mixed passenger and light-cargo missions; typical roles for the owner/operator profile include on-demand charter, member flights, and point-to-point corporate transport from its New York base. Cabin layout on the XLS platform commonly features club seating and a forward galley, and aircraft like N512UP are often fitted with a full avionics suite appropriate to high-altitude, high-speed regional flying. Operationally, the combination of a 1,858 nm range and 431 kt cruise speed supports coast-to-coast U.S. missions and transcontinental sectors with limited fuel stops. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engine programs and standard Citation XLS airframe inspections as managed by corporate maintenance programs.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering higher payload and cabin volume than earlier Citation models while maintaining efficient cruise performance up to 45,000 ft. Competing types include later-model light-medium jets and older midsize designs; demand is driven by charter operators and corporate fleets seeking a balance of range (1,858 nm), speed (431 kts), and seating (13). For resale and maintenance, buyers consider engine maintenance status under the PW545B program and the airframe’s corporate registry and utilization history, which affect valuation around $6.2M for an example from 2007.