Flagship Cessna Citation Longitude Enters Service, Signals New Dimension for Business Aviation
October 02 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today
announced the first deliveries of the company’s new flagship Cessna
Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet, signaling the start
of a new dimension in business travel. The Longitude received FAA
type certification on September 21, 2019.
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“The newly certified Citation Longitude brings unrivaled
technology to the business travel market, for both the passenger
and the pilot, offering our customers the most efficient and
productive super-midsize jet now in operation,” said Ron Draper,
president and CEO. “We are thrilled to now transition this program
into service.”
The Longitude features the longest maintenance intervals in its
class – 800 hours or 18 months – and is the most cost-effective
aircraft in its category.
“The Longitude was designed around maximizing reliability and
operational availability for our customers,” said Kriya Shortt,
senior vice president, Global Customer Support. “The Longitude’s
industry-leading on-board diagnostics system is backed by Textron
Aviation’s team of 3,000 customer service employees. Our expert
technicians trained alongside the development of the program and
are ready to support our customers wherever they are in the
world.”
The clean-sheet design of the Longitude integrates the latest
technology throughout the aircraft, including the next evolution of
the Garmin G5000 flight deck. The comfortable, bespoke interior of
the Longitude has class-leading legroom, cabin sound levels that
are nearly twice as quiet as the nearest competitor, a low cabin
altitude of 5,950 feet and more standard features than all other
competitors in this segment.
About the Citation Longitude With a range of 3,500
nautical miles (6,482 kilometers) and full fuel payload of 1,600
pounds (726 kilograms), the Citation Longitude is designed to
elevate passenger expectations in the super-midsize class by
delivering the quietest cabin, a low cabin altitude (5,950
feet/1,814 meters), more standard features and a comfortable,
bespoke interior. With seating for up to 12 passengers, including
an optional crew jump seat, the Longitude features a stand-up,
6-foot tall flat-floor cabin. A standard double-club configuration
delivers the most legroom in the super-midsize class. Fully
berthable seats are designed and manufactured in-house and a
spacious walk-in baggage compartment is accessible throughout the
entire flight. State-of-the-art cabin technology enables passengers
to manage their environment and entertainment from any mobile
device, while high-speed internet maximizes in-flight
productivity.
The clean-sheet design of the Longitude integrates the latest
technology throughout the aircraft, bringing customers the lowest
ownership cost in its class. It features the next evolution of the
Garmin G5000 flight deck and is powered by FADEC-equipped Honeywell
HTF7700L turbofan engines with fully integrated autothrottles with
envelope protection. The spacious cockpit incorporates easier
access and an ergonomic design that fully focuses on crew comfort
and efficiency.
No super-midsize business jet offers more range, greater payload
or higher cruise speed at a lower expected total ownership
cost.
About Textron Aviation Inc. Textron Aviation Inc. is the
leading general aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft,
Cessna and Hawker brands, which account for more than half of all
general aviation aircraft flying. The Textron Aviation brands
represent unrivaled innovation, performance and leadership in the
industry, and offer an unmatched value proposition rooted in the
total ownership experience. Leveraging unparalleled
speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most versatile and
comprehensive business and general aviation product portfolio in
the world through five principal lines of business: business jets,
general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high
performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft
and a complete global customer service organization. Textron
Aviation has delivered more than 250,000 aircraft in over 170
countries. Its broad range of products include such best-selling
aircraft as Citation business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops
and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the
industry’s most capable global service network. For more
information, visit www.txtav.com.
About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry
company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the
world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft,
Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron
Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit
www.textron.com.
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