N525GE

The airframe bearing tail number N525GE is a 2008-built example of the Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+, serial 525-0679, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.). The aircraft is owned by KEK COMPANIES INC, a corporation based in Portland, OR, US, and is registered in the United States. As a later-production CJ1+ example, the airframe presents the typical valuation and condition profile for its class and vintage, with an estimated market value of $2,200,000, reflecting remaining airframe life, engine cycles, and avionics fit. Registered and operated by a corporate owner based in Portland, Oregon, the aircraft’s documented status indicates conventional corporate/operator use rather than specialized modification or airline deployment.

The cabin of this airframe follows the typical CitationJet CJ1+ arrangement, with a 5–8 passenger club layout, an enclosed aft lavatory and a small refreshment center; the platform is single‑pilot capable. Avionics on many CJ1+ examples include the Collins Pro Line 21, and retrofit options such as Garmin suites or the Pro Line Fusion/STC are available from Textron; this airframe is consistent with those typical fits and retrofit pathways. Operationally, the CJ1+ is commonly employed on short to mid‑range corporate and charter missions within the continental United States, leveraging its 1,300 nm range and 389 kt cruise for point‑to‑point executive transport from bases such as Portland. Maintenance considerations align with light‑jet norms: Williams FJ44 series engine support, avionics upgrade cycles, and airframe checks driven by corporate utilization rates.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1+ occupies the light business jet niche, prized for efficiency, single‑pilot capability, and lower operating costs relative to midsize cabins. Competing models include other light jets such as the Embraer Phenom 100/300 family and the HondaJet in certain mission profiles. Buyer and charter demand for well‑maintained CJ1+ airframes remains steady among owner‑operators and small charter operators, with resale and maintenance considerations focused on engine time/cycles, avionics modernization, and corrosion/airframe life inspections typical for the 2008 vintage.