N797BK

This airframe, registered as N797BK, is a 2018-built Cessna 525 Citation M2 with manufacturer serial number 525-1001, completed by Textron Aviation Inc. The aircraft is owned by BLUE BIRD OF HAPPINESS LLC, an LLC based in Shreveport, LA, US, and operates on a US registration; this ownership constitutes the primary recorded operator history for the airframe. The airframe's value is estimated at $4,500,000, reflecting a late-model light-citation in active corporate or private service and typical condition expectations for a 2018 delivery.

The individual airframe is typically fitted with a seven-place executive cabin layout described as a typical 7-place configuration featuring a single-club seating arrangement forward with divans aft; final interior fit can vary by completion and owner preference. Operated from a US base under private LLC ownership, missions for this aircraft generally include short- to medium-range executive transport, owner-flown trips, and on-demand business charters within the aircraft's 1,540 nm range and 404-knot cruise capability. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on Williams FJ44-1AP engine support and routine Citation M2 airframe inspections as specified by Textron Aviation and regulatory requirements; the aircraft’s 2018 build year places it within modern avionics and systems support windows typical for the model series.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 occupies the light-citation segment, offering single-pilot certification, efficient twin Williams FJ44 engines and transcontinental-approaching range for its class. Competing models include other light-cabin jets that prioritize lower operating costs and owner-operator accessibility; demand is driven by private owners and charter operators seeking compact, high-speed point-to-point capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 2018 vintage, documented serial 525-1001, established factory support from Textron Aviation, and market valuation near $4,500,000, all factors that influence buyer interest and lifecycle operating economics.