Maintenance and Modifications
CitationPartners Eagle Program Grows in Value
Upgraded aircraft is seeing a $355,000 net value gain
Garmin G5000 avionics CitationPartners Eagle upgrade (Photo: CitationPartners)
CitationPartner's Citation Excel/XLS upgrade includes Garmin G5000 avionics. © CitationPartners

The CitationPartners Excel/XLS Eagle upgrade is realizing a $355,000 net value gain right out of the gate, according to the latest valuations from VREF. CitationPartners pointed to the latest valuation from the aircraft appraisal specialist, noting that this represented a $150,000 increase over earlier estimates.

VREF now values the Citation Excel/XLS Eagle at $2.05 million, an increase from the earlier $1.9 million valuation. CitationPartners noted this compares with the Eagle upgrade cost of $1.695 million. The nose-to-tail refurbishment program involves an extensive upgrades, including Garmin G5000 avionics, fresh paint, and a completely new custom interior.