N961QS

This airframe, registered as N961QS, is a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude with serial number 680A-0413. The specific build year is Not published; ownership is documented to be with NetJets Aviation, a United States–based corporate fractional operator, which also serves as the aircraft operator and home-base entity. No separate notable registry actions or transfers are published for this tail. Valuation and condition highlights for this individual airframe are Not published.

The cabin of this airframe follows the operator-specific executive layout used by NetJets Aviation, a typical eight–nine passenger configuration with a forward galley, mid-cabin club seating, and an aft lavatory; the type is commonly marketed as an executive 8–9 passenger layout. Avionics are equipped with a Garmin G5000 suite presented on three 14-inch landscape touch displays, supporting contemporary flight operations, flight management, and situational awareness for the two-pilot crew. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft under NetJets involve medium‑range corporate and private travel within and between continents compatible with its 2,700 nm range and higher‑cruise speeds, allowing point‑to‑point trips that maximize cabin time over multi‑stop routings. Maintenance considerations align with fleet standards for the PW306D1 powerplants and Garmin avionics, and operator-specific maintenance and interior standards are applied at NetJets service facilities in the United States.

The Cessna 680A Citation Latitude occupies the midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin volume, range, and operating economics that competes with models from Gulfstream’s entry-level offerings and Embraer’s Legacy/Lineage family. With a cruise speed around 446 kts and a long‑range capability of 2,700 nm, the airframe appeals to fractional and corporate buyers seeking transcontinental capability without the operating cost or size of larger heavy jets. Resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on PW306D1 engine condition, avionics config such as the Garmin G5000, and operator maintenance pedigree; being part of a NetJets fleet generally supports favorable records for resale compared with undocumented private operators.