Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Launches Upgrade Program for Legacy CitationJets
The Sapphire upgrade program is a “comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort.”
Sierra Industries announced a new performance upgrade program for the Cessna Model 525, which includes the CitationJet, CJ1 and CJ1+. Dubbed Sapphire, the upgrade is billed as a “comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort.” It includes new dual-faded engines, NextGen-capable avionics and aerodynamic improvements. (Photo: Sierra Industries)
Sierra Industries announced a new performance upgrade program for the Cessna Model 525, which includes the CitationJet, CJ1 and CJ1+. Dubbed Sapphire, the upgrade is billed as a “comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort.” It includes new dual-faded engines, NextGen-capable avionics and aerodynamic improvements. (Photo: Sierra Industries)

Sierra Industries announced a new performance upgrade program today for the legacy Cessna 525/CitationJet, which includes the CitationJet, CJ1 and CJ1+. Dubbed Sapphire, the upgrade is billed as a “comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort.” Some 660 CitationJets, CJ1s and CJ1+s are potential candidates for the Sapphire program.