The Citation Mustang is the smallest jet Orlando Private Jets will arrange, and it earns its place on short, thin routes where a bigger cabin would be money spent on air. Four passengers to Atlanta, Washington D.C., or the Bahamas is exactly the mission it was certified for.
Cessna launched the Citation Mustang CE-510 as a very light jet certified for single-pilot operation with four passenger seats and Williams FJ33 engines. Cruise altitudes up to 41,000 feet and a range around 1,150 nautical miles make it one of the more capable aircraft in its price band. [EXTERNAL_LINK] Every Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2006-2017
- Seating: 4 to 5
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,150 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 340 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 40.6 feet
- Wingspan: 43.2 feet
- Height: 13.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 63 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 Fits Orlando
Four seats is a real limit, not a soft one. A family of four with ski bags or a group of five delegates needs a CJ1 or a Phenom 100, and that is a better conversation to have at quote stage than at the ramp. For two or three passengers the Mustang makes sense; for a full group it does not.
KORL handles the Mustang comfortably, and the aircraft’s ability to reach 41,000 feet puts it above most of the Florida thunderstorm activity that can push a turboprop down into rougher air. For snowbirds departing Central Florida in late March when convective weather is building, altitude is a meaningful advantage.
At 1,150 nautical miles of range, the Mustang covers the core Orlando market well: the Northeast corridor, the Southeast, and the Bahamas with margin. Push toward the upper Midwest or the Rocky Mountain states from KORL and the range starts to require planning. We have the operator route the specific trip before quoting it as nonstop.
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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.
- 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 Mustang CE-510 run $2,800 to $4,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Very Light Jets Available
The full very light jets category page lists every very light jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 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.