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The Citation Sovereign (Model 680) was developed by Cessna as a high-performance jet that would plug the gap between its Excel/XLS and Citation X models. Following its introduction at the 1998 NBAA convention it made its maiden flight in February 2002. FAA certification was awarded on 2 June, 2004 and EASA certification followed on 31 March, 2005. Deliveries began in late September.
The Sovereign has a stretched Citation Excel fuselage and the cabin maintains a 7,200 ft altitude while accommodating up to 11 passengers. It has a moderately swept high aspect ratio wing with trailing edge flaps that give good runway performance. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C engines each give 5,770 lbf of thrust and the Sovereign achieves a range of up to 3,200 nm.
Production of the Citation Sovereign ended in 2013 with a total of 350 built.
Its successor, the Citation Sovereign+, was announced at the October 2012 NBAA. The first production model rolled off the production line of the Wichita, Kansas manufacturing facility on 4 March, 2013. It first flew in April 2013 and was certified by the FAA in December 2013 and by EASA on 10 June, 2014. The final Sovereign+ rolled off the production line in 2021.
The Sovereign+ features upgraded PW306D turbofan engines with autothrottles that each provide 5,852 lbf of thrust for a 848 km/h top speed and a FL450 direct climb. Winglets also contribute towards the longer range. Full fuel payload was increased and Garmin G5000 avionics were adopted. A typical configuration features nine passenger and two crew seats.
Includes Sovereign+ variant
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Citation Sovereign | 341 | 100 | 9 | 693 cu ft | 459 kts | 2,620 nm | 2004 - 2013 |
| Citation Sovereign+ | 100 | 22 | 9 | 672 cu ft | 444 kts | 2,773 nm | 2013 - current |
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| 24/04/2022 | EASA: 10077192. Installation of Honeywell RDR-7000 radar STC for the installation of the Honeywell RDR-7000 weather radar system on Textron Aviation Cessna 680 (Sovereign).
Citation Sovereign STC holder: Honeywell Aerospace |
| October 4, 2023 | Alerion further expands diverse jet fleet |
| August 14, 2023 | Mayo brings a spread of aircraft to US bases |
| July 7, 2023 | Gulfstreams and Citations join the Alerion fleet |
| October 21, 2022 | SkyTrac selected for FANS 1/A+ compliance and safety SatVoice solutions |
| December 16, 2021 | PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light |
| December 7, 2021 | ProAir's 28-strong fleet continues to serve customers |
| November 5, 2021 | Duncan to modify Avance L5 STCs to include Gogo 5G |
| October 13, 2021 | PWI brings LED to a host of business twins |
| August 23, 2021 | Textron to offer Primus Epic upgrade for Hawker 4000 and Sovereign |
| August 4, 2021 | AMREF continues to have a soft spot for Citations |
| June 21, 2021 | Elevate Jet brings Citation Sovereign on fleet for charter |
| May 10, 2021 | Desert Jet expects Sovereign to be a top performer |
| March 29, 2021 | Skyline pulls out all the stops to perform medevac missions |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| February 8, 2021 | Aviation Clean Air system ready for Textron installation |
| November 22, 2020 | Three Sovereigns prepare to thrive for Vegas operator |
| November 8, 2020 | Duncan drives home DART deal and Gogo for Gulfstream |
| September 12, 2020 | ASL brings eight more aircraft onto AOC |
| September 8, 2020 | Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF |
| July 31, 2020 | Eagle Sovereign puts on weight with winglets |
| July 20, 2020 | Duncan adds Sovereign STC to Avance options |
| June 7, 2020 | JetSupport extends approvals for Citation 680s |
| February 23, 2020 | Duncan Aviation completes Avance L5 STCs |
| November 10, 2019 | Eight more jets join Gama's US managed fleet |
| November 9, 2019 | First aft canted bulkhead modification for West Star |
| November 1, 2019 | Textron expands in-flight connectivity for Citations |
| November 1, 2019 | Wichita's Kaman champions composite structures |
| October 25, 2019 | Winglet Technology enhances Sovereign climb |
| September 21, 2019 | Textron marks a half century of Citation innovation |
| July 29, 2019 | West Star approved for Sovereign winglet installations |
| April 15, 2019 | Jets with long legs join the Clay Lacy ranks |
| January 5, 2018 | ASL adds Sovereign number four |
| October 5, 2016 | ASL adds two further aircraft and prepares them for charter |
| October 5, 2016 | Sovereign enables Middle East and north Africa hops for TAG Spain |
| December 17, 2015 | Hahn Air expands charter fleet with 'exceptional' Sovereign |
| June 9, 2015 | Further Sovereigns and speedy service lead to Aerowest's busiest month |
| August 10, 2014 | Me & my aircraft – Super midsize jets: Surprising resilience from super mids as manufacturers continue to innovate |
| August 10, 2014 | ASL receives first Sovereign+ in Europe on schedule as it continues loyalty to Cessna |
| July 3, 2014 | Aerowest's Sovereign+ prepares for German debut |
| May 7, 2014 | Management model is winning formula in northern Europe as ASL acquires XLS+ |
| July 10, 2013 | Reliability leads Aerowest to look at more Sovereigns |
| May 13, 2013 | Sovereign popularity continues to grow in Turkey |
| April 17, 2013 | Long-range arrivals swell Bookajet managed fleet |
| April 17, 2013 | Aerowest sees logic in choosing a second Citation Sovereign |
| February 11, 2013 | Jetflite heads for the City of London |
| November 13, 2012 | Me & my aircraft; Super midsize jets: Latest models bring advanced technology to super midsize arena |
| July 7, 2011 | Citations stand up to freezing temperatures |
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