The Cessna Citation Hemisphere sits in an unusual spot for the Naples market: it is the aircraft Textron announced as a super-midsize heavy, then suspended development on in 2018 over Safran Silvercrest engine delays. For Naples clients researching aircraft options, the Hemisphere is a design target rather than an in-service airframe, and no operator can quote a real Hemisphere trip out of APF today.
Textron Aviation announced the Hemisphere in 2015 with a target Mach 0.9 cruise (about 516 knots), 4,500 nautical mile range, and a 102-inch-wide cabin trimmed for 12 in executive configuration or up to 19 in a denser layout. Development was suspended in April 2018 when the Safran Silvercrest engine program failed to meet performance guarantees, and the program was put on formal hold in July 2019. No first flight has taken place and no exterior dimensions have been publicly released.
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 Naples
Because no Hemisphere exists in charter service, there is no live route from APF today. If Textron restarts the program, the design targets would place the type comfortably inside the Naples heavy jet envelope for nonstop trips from Aspen, Los Angeles, and the West Coast return legs that current heavy iron handles with a tech stop.
The realistic Naples client conversation about the Hemisphere is a comparison one: clients researching the Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS, or Gulfstream G500 sometimes surface the Hemisphere as an option, and we set the expectation that it is not currently available. When operators need a 4,500-nautical-mile-class aircraft out of APF, we quote the Falcon 900LX or Gulfstream G500 today.
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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 7/2026. 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
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Hemisphere charter in or out of Naples, 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.