The Cessna 500 Citation I is a small business jet produced by Cessna, the basis of the Citation family.
The Fanjet 500 prototype was announced in October 1968, first flew on September 15, 1969, and was certified as the 500 Citation on September 9, 1971. It was upgraded in 1976 as the Citation I, and the 501 Citation I/SP single-pilot variant was introduced in 1977. Production ended in 1985 with 689 of all variants produced.
The straight wing jet is powered by JT15D turbofans.
The aircraft was developed into the Citation II.
Cessna Citation I
Netherlands minister Max van der Stoel boarding in 1975
The Citation I has a low straight wing and two aft JT15D turbofans.
A business jet, private jet, or bizjet is a jet aircraft designed for transporting small groups of people, typically business executives and high-ranking associates. Business jets are generally designed for faster air travel and more personal comfort than commercial aircraft, and may be adapted for other roles, such as casualty evacuation or express parcel deliveries, and some are used by public bodies, government officials, VIPs, or even the armed forces.
Over 2,000 Cessna CitationJets have been delivered, making it the most popular line of business jets.
View of the cabin, inside a business jet.
The Lockheed JetStar is the earliest business jet with a center aisle.
The 1963 Learjet 23 was the first light jet.