From M2 to CJ3+: How One Owner Made the Perfect Transition
When a business expands, so do its travel needs. One Citation M2 owner whose company had grown to include new long-distance locations realized it was time for an upgrade. His M2 had served him well, but he now needed more seats, greater range, and the ability to fly higher and faster.
Unlike many first-time buyers who try to navigate the market alone, this owner picked up the phone and called The Jet Agent—the same team that had guided him successfully through his M2 purchase a few years earlier.
Defining What Mattered
Before diving into listings, we first clarified priorities:
- Equipment: specific avionics and upgrades that mattered for his missions, including the lastest G3000 hardware and WiFI to remain productive inflight
- Pedigree: a jet with the right ownership and maintenance history.
- Cosmetics: an aircraft he’d be proud to board clients and employees on.
- Budget & Timing: an upgrade plan that wouldn’t leave him without an airplane in the interim.
- Training: a custom, efficient program that would focus on the differences between his M2 and the new aircraft.
Finding the Right Fit
Through our network, we identified an off-market Citation CJ3+ that checked every box. At the same time, we lined up a buyer for his M2. The logistics were seamless: he flew his M2 to the prebuy inspection, finalized the sale, and then, on the very same morning, stepped directly into his new CJ3+. His downtime was measured not in weeks or months, but mere hours.
Training, Tailored
Instead of spending two weeks in a generic training program, we coordinated one-on-one, personalized instruction in his new jet. The curriculum was built around his specific needs, ensuring he became confident and proficient without wasting valuable time.
A Win on All Fronts
Today, he’s enjoying everything he hoped for:
- Cruising at 45,000 feet, above weather and traffic.
- Flying nonstop to his expanded business locations without fuel stops.
- Carrying his entire team comfortably—no more tough choices about who can ride along.
This owner’s story illustrates the power of having the right representation. By engaging The Jet Agent early, he secured the right aircraft, maximized his trade-in, minimized downtime, and received training tailored to him—all while avoiding the stress, risks, and hidden costs that often trip up buyers who try to go it alone.
