The aircraft was unveiled in September 2002 at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention. It took both its first and second flight on April 17, 2003. It was FAA certified in October 2004, and its delivery began in December of that year.

The cockpit of the Citation CJ3 contains Rockwell Collins avionics and is designed for single-pilot operation. It is powered by two Williams FJ44-3A turbofan engines, which contributes to a sea-level thrust of 2,820 pounds. It has improved fuel-efficiency as a result of its natural laminar flow wings. It also has an increased payload capacity and maximum take-off weight, as well as fast climb speeds and short-runway performance. The cabin volume is 286 cubic feet, with six passenger seats and two crew seats.

The average market value of the Citation CJ3 is $3.1M for a 2004 model to $6.2M for a 2014 model. As of 2017, only 6.8% of operating models are available for sale. This jet will spend an average of 270 days on the market. 412 CJ3 aircraft are in operation, with 397 being independently owned and 13 in shared ownership. North America holds the largest percentage of models at 65%, and Europe is following with 25%. Latitude 33 Aviation, LLC is the largest fleet operator for the aircraft.

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