Cessna
The Cessna Story
An American Aviation Icon
"There are aircraft manufacturers. And then there is Gulfstream."
There are brands that define industries. And then there is Cessna — the name that, more than any other in aviation history, made flight accessible, reliable, and deeply personal. Over 190,000 aircraft bearing the Cessna name have taken to the skies across nearly a century of production. For individuals who appreciate the relationship between heritage, engineering, and the pure freedom that personal aviation represents, Cessna occupies a unique place among manufacturers.
Today, Cessna operates under Textron Aviation alongside Beechcraft and Bell, with service centers in over 35 countries and a global support network that rivals any competitor.
The Most Popular Cessna Piston & Turboprop Aircraft
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | Cessna 182 Skylane | Cessna TTx | Grand Caravan EX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Piston single | Piston single | High-perf piston | Turboprop single |
| Range | 640 nm | 915 nm | 1,400 nm | 1,070 nm |
| Passengers | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Cruise speed | 122 kts | 145 kts | 235 kts | 175 kts |
| Engine | Lycoming 180 hp | Lycoming 230 hp | Continental 310 hp | P&W PT6A turbine |
| Charter price | $300-$400. per hr, wet | $400.-$600. per hr, wet | $700.-$1k per hr, wet | $1300-$2k per hr, wet |
| Sample route | New York to Boston | New York to Washington D.C. | New York to Chicago | Remote estate access |
Prices are indicative and subject to configuration and market conditions. Arc Jet Club’s acquisition team provides current, independent market valuations.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk — The most produced aircraft in history and the aircraft in which more than 60% of all currently certified US pilots first took to the sky. The Skyhawk’s genius lies in its absolute correctness — high-wing stability, docile handling, tricycle landing gear, and a Lycoming engine of legendary reliability. For UHNW individuals pursuing a private pilot certificate, the 172 remains the undisputed first choice of flight schools and instructors worldwide.
Cessna 182 Skylane — Where the Skyhawk teaches, the Skylane rewards. More power, more range, and more useful load make the 182 the natural step up for pilots who have outgrown the Skyhawk and want an aircraft capable of serious cross-country travel. A genuine companion for weekend escapes, fly-in visits to private estates, and the kind of personal freedom that only aircraft ownership delivers.
Cessna TTx — Cessna’s most ambitious piston aircraft, now available pre-owned only. A composite-construction, retractable-gear single powered by a 310-horsepower Continental engine, the TTx cruised at 235 knots — faster than many light jets of its era. For pilots who want turbine-adjacent performance at a piston operating cost, a well-maintained TTx is among the most compelling propositions in personal aviation.
Grand Caravan EX — The aircraft that opens destinations no other aircraft can reach. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine — one of the most reliable powerplants ever built — the Caravan operates from unprepared strips, floats, and mountain approaches with a 14-passenger cabin and a payload that makes it equally capable of mixed-mission operations. For UHNW clients with private islands, remote ranches, safari properties, or mountain retreats, the Caravan is not simply an aircraft. It is the key that unlocks destinations inaccessible to any other form of transport.
Why Arrange Your Cessna Through Arc Jet Club
Clyde Cessna built his first aircraft because he believed that if you wanted something done properly, you did it yourself. We have operated on the same principle for 26 years.
Joining the Arc Jet Club Inner Circle will give you the insider information every aviation curious individual needs to charter the correct Cessna that fits their needs.