Jet OUT Takes Delivery of 15th Citation CJ4 Gen2
The Milwaukee charter operator now runs the largest US charter fleet of Citation CJ4s as flight hours climb.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Air Travel
Jet OUT, a Milwaukee-based charter operator, received its 15th factory-new Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 from Textron Aviation. The company says the aircraft arrived in just over three years and make up the largest fleet of Citation CJ4s in US charter service.
Why it matters
Flight hours rose 92% in the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period of 2025, indicating strong demand for private charter flying. The company's growth from its Milwaukee base into regional bases is a sign of how charter operators are scaling to serve owners closer to where they live and fly.
Flight hours rose 92% in the first nine months of 2026 versus the same period in 2025, according to company flight records. In the 12 months through September, the fleet flew more than 4 million miles to 659 airports across all 48 contiguous states and 15 other countries and territories.
The players
Jet OUT
Jet OUT is a Milwaukee-based private charter operator that flies Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 jets for owners.
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation is the aircraft manufacturer of the Cessna Citation line, including the CJ4 Gen2.
The details
Each aircraft is based close to the owners it serves, with local pilots and maintenance teams. Since 2024, Jet OUT has expanded beyond its Milwaukee headquarters with regional bases in South Florida, Scottsdale and Fort Worth, and is building a hangar in Waukesha.
Timeline
Since 2024: Jet OUT begins expanding beyond Milwaukee with regional bases.
Just over three years: All 15 CJ4 Gen2 aircraft arrive from Textron Aviation.
In the 12 months through September 2026: Fleet flies more than 4 million miles.
Travel Outlook
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is a light jet widely used in private charter, and Jet OUT's fleet now stands as the largest of that model in US charter service. The growth reflects a broader expansion of owner-based charter models that place aircraft and crews closer to the people who fly them.
For travelers and owners considering private charter, the expansion of regional bases in South Florida, Scottsdale and Fort Worth may shorten the distance between a flight and its starting point. Owners who fly charter should expect the operator's added capacity and new co-lease options to shape availability and planning in the months ahead.
The takeaway
Rising flight hours and a growing regional footprint suggest that owner-based charter is scaling quickly. Travelers and owners weighing private aviation may find more local options as operators place aircraft closer to where people fly.
What happens next
Jet OUT plans to introduce the next evolution of its co-lease programme in November 2026, and is still deciding which aircraft will best complement the CJ4 Gen2.
Further reading
For more on how private aviation is changing, explore Air Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Corporate Jet Investor.
