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CitationPartners Eagle Program Grows in Value
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: Upgraded aircraft is seeing a $355,000 net value gain
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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. 
Russ Meyer III, president of the Wichita-based services firm, credited sustained strong market demand for the Excel/XLS Eagle and expanded features with the program. As an example, the G5000 avionics upgrade now includes an improved awareness and protection package and takeoff and landing software data. The aircraft also now comes standard with cabin LED lighting, cabin window polishing, and windshield de-misting.
In addition to Garmin G5000 avionics and customer-spec interior and exterior, the Eagle upgrade comes with a ProParts support program.
Russ Meyer III, president of the Wichita-based services firm, credited sustained strong market demand for the Excel/XLS Eagle and expanded features with the program. As an example, the G5000 avionics upgrade now includes an improved awareness and protection package and takeoff and landing software data. The aircraft also now comes standard with cabin LED lighting, cabin window polishing, and windshield de-misting.
In addition to Garmin G5000 avionics and customer-spec interior and exterior, the Eagle upgrade comes with a ProParts support program.