Time-Sensitive Travel
Fast regional and cross-country trips that save time.

Year built (YOM)
1989
Refit years
2025 / 2025
Passengers
8 seats
Serial number (MSN)
650-0174
Previous registration
D-CLUE
Luggage
Baggage
Registration country
Hungarian
Estimated rental price
3,200 € / hour
3,776 $ / hour
Find your scenario
Fast regional and cross-country trips that save time.
Ideal for 4–6 passengers with flexibility for more.
Cruise in smoother air, avoiding bad weather.
Quick trips that maximize productivity.
Measurement system:
Range
4,500 km
Cruise Speed
874 km/h
Service Ceiling
15,500 m
Takeoff weight
9,979 kg
Number of Engines
2
Engine Model
Garrett TFE731
Fuel consumption
833 L/h
Landing Distance
728 m
Takeoff Distance
1533 m
Online now - replies in 15 minutesCitation III with tail number HA-JEV (serial number 650-0174) belongs to the Midsize Jet class and is operated by Jet Stream. The aircraft is based at (BUD, Hungary) and is available for commercial charter.
The registration prefix HA indicates that the aircraft is registered in Hungarian. The first letters of any tail number correspond to the country’s aviation registry.
Charter availability for this aircraft is provided by Jet Stream. However, clients can book this jet directly through JETVIP — a professional international charter brokerage platform. We negotiate with operators, secure the best available terms, track real-time availability and ensure competitive and transparent pricing for our clients.
The Citation III holds a popularity rating of 3.3 out of 5 and a reliability rating of 72.0 out of 100 according to the JETVIP Reliability Index , reflecting strong demand and operational stability in the charter market.
The aircraft was manufactured in 1989. The cabin interior was updated in 2025. The exterior was updated in 2025. Previously, the aircraft operated under registration ex D-CLUE.
Citation III HA-JEV accommodates up to 8 passengers. The baggage compartment volume of 1.73 m³ can hold up to 5 large suitcases . The maximum flight range reaches 4500 km, depending on payload and weather conditions.
The aircraft is powered by 2Garrett TFE731 engines with an average fuel burn of 220-250 gallons per hour , ensuring efficiency and reliability on long-distance routes.
Available onboard amenities include Freon Air conditioning , Ice bin , Lavatory , Lavatory sink , Leather seats , Partial galley , Pets allowed , Power outlet .
To check the availability and charter rates of HA-JEV, contact JETVIP — we will provide the best offer tailored to your trip.
Time-sensitive regional and cross-country trips where cruise speed materially reduces block time
Typical 4–6 passenger missions with the ability to carry more when range allows
Operations that benefit from cruising in the high 30s to low 40s (weather avoidance and smoother ride)
The Cessna Citation III (Model 650) is a 1980s-era midsize business jet built around a swept-wing airframe and higher-thrust turbofans, aimed at buyers who prioritize cruise speed and flight levels typical of larger jets while keeping a cabin and operating footprint in the midsize class. Compared with earlier Citations, it is oriented more toward efficient high-altitude, higher-Mach cruise and improved trip times on medium-to-long domestic missions.
In practice, the Citation III fits well when you want midsize cabin utility with faster cruise than many contemporaries, particularly on routes that are long enough for cruise speed to matter. Payload-range planning is important for fuller cabins and longer legs, as with most jets in this class.
The cabin is a conventional midsize layout with club seating forward and additional seating options aft, supporting a workable environment for small groups. Expect a functional cabin rather than a modern ‘large-cabin’ feel, with typical midsize aisle width and seating geometry. Noise levels and ride quality are generally improved at higher cruise altitudes, but interior condition and refurbishment history have a large impact on perceived comfort in an airframe of this vintage.
Avionics on the Citation III span original analog/early-EFIS installations through a wide range of aftermarket retrofits. The type’s ‘technology story’ is therefore less about a single factory suite and more about how the individual aircraft has been upgraded to meet current airspace, navigation, and operational expectations. Buyers typically focus on compliance (e.g., ADS-B), approach capability, and reliability of legacy components versus the benefits of a modern integrated retrofit.
The Citation III is typically operated as a fast midsize jet: climb to high cruise altitudes, cruise at relatively higher Mach for the segment length, then descend with standard business-jet profiles. Real-world trip economics and reliability depend heavily on engine program status, avionics/dispatch reliability, and the quality of prior maintenance. It can serve well for owner-operators using professional support or for small flight departments that value speed and established service pathways for the airframe.
Rent price
The cost is calculated for a one-way flight for 3 passengers based on historical data for this type of aircraft. The final price will be offered by the manager.
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