Cessna Citation XLS
Charter operator · United States
Thunderbird Airways
Houston, Texas charter operator flying Citation III and Citation XLS jets.
- Registered fleet
- 3 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Midsize jets
- Base
- Houston
Fleet
The Thunderbird Airways fleet
3 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (T4BA). Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Cessna Citation XLS × 3 · Midsize jets
Cessna Citation XLS specifications →Range 1,750 nm · Cruise speed 441 kts · Cabin height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) in the dropped centre aisle · Cabin width 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) · Cabin length 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) · Baggage 90 cu ft · Bags in flight Hold only · Take-off runway 3,600 ft
Cessna Citation XLS
Cessna Citation XLS
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Aircraft types
The Cessna Citation XLS in brief
Midsize jets · 3 aircraft
Cessna Citation XLS
Cessna
Cessna's best-selling midsize jet family, with a dropped-aisle cabin for 8 or 9, a belted lavatory and about 1,750 nm of range.
- Seats
- up to 12
- Range
- 1,750 nm
- Cruise speed
- 441 kts
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T4BA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (T4BA).
Legal name: Thunderbird Airways, Inc.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate T4BA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- ✓Safety auditsWyvern Registered (Wyvern safety programme listing)
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About Thunderbird Airways
Thunderbird Airways is a charter operator based in Houston. It holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (T4BA) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The fleet counts 3 aircraft: 3 midsize jets. Its flagship type is the Cessna Citation XLS, with 3 aircraft. The aircraft come from Cessna.
Independent checks: Wyvern Registered.
To charter a similar aircraft, send Altivo Jets your route, dates and passengers. We ask other licensed operators for availability, and your quote names the operator and aircraft before you book.
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FAQ
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Thunderbird Airways have?+
3: 3 Cessna Citation XLS.
Is Thunderbird Airways licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Thunderbird Airways holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (T4BA).
Does Thunderbird Airways hold safety ratings?+
Wyvern Registered.
Where is Thunderbird Airways based?+
Houston, Texas.
How many passengers can Thunderbird Airways fly?+
Up to 12 on its Cessna Citation XLS. Across the fleet, cabins seat 12 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of Thunderbird Airways?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Thunderbird Airways. Thunderbird Airways operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Thunderbird Airways?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Thunderbird Airways, and Thunderbird Airways has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
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