The Citation Hemisphere is an Orlando charter inquiry we cannot fill, and it is worth being direct about why. Cessna suspended the programme in 2018 over engine delays and the aircraft has never flown, never been certified and never been delivered. There is no Hemisphere to charter, here or anywhere.
Textron announced the Citation Hemisphere as a large-cabin business jet with a 102-inch cabin, a targeted 4,500 nautical miles of range and a targeted cruise near Mach 0.90. Development was paused in April 2018 because of delays to the Safran Silvercrest engine and the programme remains officially on hold. Every figure published for it is a design target, not a certified specification. Every Cessna Citation Hemisphere we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Textron Aviation (Cessna)
- Year introduced: suspended
- Seating: 12 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 516 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Baggage volume: 100 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Hemisphere Fits Orlando
The figures on this page are Textron’s last published targets, kept for reference because the aircraft is still widely listed and still asked about. Treat them as a design brief rather than as performance you could book out of Orlando.
If you came here looking for a large-cabin jet with roughly that cabin width and that kind of range from Central Florida, the aircraft that actually exist are the Bombardier Challenger 650, the Dassault Falcon 900LX and the Gulfstream IV. All three are in service and all three are on this site with real rates.
We would rather tell you an aircraft does not exist than quote you something we cannot deliver. If Textron restarts the programme we will update this page.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation Hemisphere run $8,500 to $11,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Hemisphere charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.