The World’s First Supersonic Business Jet? | The JetAv Blog by John Hall

The World’s First Supersonic Business Jet? | The JetAv Blog by John Hall

The World’s First Supersonic Business Jet? | The JetAv Blog by John Hall

I love this photo of the original Citation X prototype flying chase with the new Citation TEN.  What many don’t realize, and Cessna certainly does not promote, is the fact the Citation X broke the sound barrier exceeding Mach 1 on multiple occasions during flight test.  This was required to achieve the .92 Mach certified MMO and the title of “World’s Fastest Business Jet”.  As a result of this effort, Cessna received the prestigious Collier trophy for the design and certification of the Citation X.  Deep within the secure halls of Cessna Engineering lies the “Mach 1” conference room which memorializes this significant and historic event.  Premier Jet Aviation is proud to have multiple members of the original Citation X development program on our team.

Click titles below to read our other Citation X Blogs:

Citation X With Winglets: The World’s Fastest Business Jet Just Got Better and Sexier! 

Enhancing Your Pre-owned Citation X’s Value: Part Deux. 

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John Hall

President. Hall, an experienced Citation type-rated pilot and a veteran of the United States Air Force, earned a BS degree in Aeronautical Science from the prestigious aviation college Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Rapidly establishing himself as a knowledgeable aviation expert, Hall was recruited by Cessna Aircraft Company as a founding member of the CitationJet Division. He quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately developing and directing an industry leading sales team responsible for literally hundreds of business jet transactions worth well-over one billion dollars in Citation sales, making the Citation 525 series one of the best success stories in business aviation. Cessna then tapped him to launch its highly successful CitationShares/CitationAir fractional program as its Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. After leading CitationShares/CitationAir to become the fastest-growing company in its industry, Hall recognized a need for the creation of a sales organization that truly understood how to market and sell today's generation of pre-owned, technologically advanced business aircraft and helicopters. He then joined Premier Jet Aviation as its President, energized with the mission of finding smart, creative business solutions for his clients. Please feel free to contact John directly at 317-858-6000 ext. 2002, or via email jhall@jetav.com

2 Responses to The World’s First Supersonic Business Jet? | The JetAv Blog by John Hall

  • Jack

    Super copy and photo, John!

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  • Mark

    The genesis of the CX was a collaboration between Roger Bratland, Cessna's Propulsion engineering section chief and myself when I was responsible for the AE3007 engine program for Allison engines (.now Rolls Royce) We did the initial design work together on taking the 650 fuselage beyond all the engine issues it lived through with Garret 731 engines that about destroyed Cessnas midsized hopes. We were able to get Milt Sills excited about a machine .92 jet that would change their (Cessna's) identity. Much more to the story but the rest is history.

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