N78TJ

This airframe, registered as N78TJ, is a 2015-built example of the Cessna Citation M2 (525) with serial number 525-0864, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). It is owned by ALI-GATOR AIR LLC, a corporate operator based in Xenia, OH, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe is equipped with modern avionics and is valued at approximately $3,600,000, reflecting its late-model build year and factory-equipped systems. No other registry actions or prior owners are noted in the provided data.

The aircraft is configured with seating for 7, consistent with light business-jet cabin layouts intended for short to medium-haul executive transport and air-taxi missions. Its Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck supports single-pilot or two-pilot operations and modern avionics-driven dispatch profiles. Typical operations for this airframe would include point-to-point charter missions and corporate travel from its home base in Xenia, OH, making use of the Citation M2’s higher cruise speed and range for regional hops. Maintenance considerations emphasize the twin Williams FJ44 series turbofans and line checks appropriate to a 2015 airframe; the Garmin G3000 fit also affects avionics lifecycle and software update scheduling.

The Cessna Citation M2 (525) occupies the light-business-jet niche, offering a combination of single-pilot capability, runway performance, and relatively low operating costs compared with larger midsize jets. Competing models in its class include other entry-level light jets with similar seat counts and ranges; demand is typically strong among owner-operators and charter fleets seeking efficient regional performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its 2015 manufacture date, the Williams FJ44-1AP-21 engine type, and the presence of the Garmin G3000 avionics suite, all of which are factors in valuation and marketability.