Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.,
a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is further demonstrating its
commitment to new product investments by debuting a full-scale
Citation Hemisphere cabin this week at NBAA’s Business Aviation
Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. The company also is
announcing its large-cabin business jet will be powered by Safran
Aircraft Engine’s latest-generation Silvercrest engine, operated
with Honeywell Aeropsace’s advanced Primus Epic cockpit
technologies and integrated with full fly-by-wire flight control
system incorporating components provided by Thales.
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“For the first time in more than 20 years, the large-cabin
segment will see a clean-sheet design aircraft with the Citation
Hemisphere,” said Scott Ernest, Textron Aviation president and CEO.
“As a demonstration of our continued commitment to invest in new
and differentiated products, we’re showcasing a full-scale cabin
just one year after announcing the Hemisphere at NBAA 2015. This
should leave no doubt as to our intention to expand our segment
leadership position.”
Masterpiece of craftsmanshipThe Hemisphere, which will
seat up to 19 passengers, is the widest cabin in its class at 102
inches. The three-zone cabin features a comfortable 6-foot, 2-inch
stand-up clearance with a flat floor. The aircraft’s cabin altitude
of 5,000 feet will ensure passengers arrive at their destination
feeling refreshed.
The cabin on display at the Orlando Executive Airport highlights
the Hemisphere’s class-leading features, exceptional style and
quality of finishes and the flexibility of the large cabin to meet
a wide variety of operator’s needs. Understanding that increased
range capability requires maximum comfort and productivity, Textron
Aviation will leverage its vertical integration capabilities to
ensure the cabin comfort is second to none in this class. Interior
furnishings to include seats and cabinetry will be designed and
handcrafted in-house. The fully berthable seats, which will be the
widest in the class, will feature thermo-electric technology to
optimize heating and cooling comfort for passengers.
The cabin layout on display showcases a workspace that will
provide for maximum productivity as well as an intimate and more
private stateroom environment. The front galley offers a versatile,
brightly lit workstation with granite and stone surfaces and
state-of-the-art modularity for changing missions. Natural lighting
is abundant with 20 oversized windows optimally placed throughout
the cabin in addition to skylights located in the front galley and
aft lavatory. The cabin on display features lavatories in both the
front and back of the aircraft, while a best-in-class spacious
baggage area is accessible during flight.
“We’ve spent the past several months collaborating with our
customer advisory board, which is comprised of industry executives
operating various products in this class, to affirm what customers
need in this segment. This input is a key influence as we continue
to develop this industry-leading aircraft and we’re eager to
showcase the Hemisphere to attendees at NBAA,” said Kriya Shortt,
senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “What customers will
experience upon entering the Hemisphere cabin is carefully
considered design, materials and craftsmanship to create a bespoke,
yet highly functional space with the flexibility to meet the
requirements of two-hour domestic flights as well as
transcontinental missions.”
Next generation technologiesThe 4,500 nautical-mile
Citation Hemisphere will be powered by two Safran Silvercrest
engines, a next-generation engine with over 12,000 pounds
of thrust. These engines empower operators of large and
long-range business jets with the best speed, range, field
performance and direct operating costs. The Silvercrest business
jet engine incorporates the latest advanced, field-proven
technologies, to offer unrivaled performance in its category in
terms of propulsion efficiency, reliability and environmental
friendliness. The Silvercrest’s fuel consumption is up to 15
percent lower than other engines in its category and it allows
business jets to reduce their NOx emissions by up to 40 percent
under CAEP/6 standards and cut their noise footprint by half.
The Hemisphere will come well-equipped with Honeywell’s advanced
Primus Epic. fully integrated cockpit solution. This transoceanic
flight management system, coupled with SmartView for lower minimums
and precision inertial reference sensors, will enable Hemisphere
operators to reach destinations faster and with reduced cost. The
latest Primus Epic cockpit will provide pilots with a conformal 3D
view of the outside world in challenging weather conditions such as
fog, rain or snow to improve situational awareness. Honeywell’s
connected aircraft solution spans satellite communications and
connectivity airtime as well as cockpit and cabin, and integrates
with Textron Aviation’s proprietary LinxUs maintenance and
diagnostics reporting ecosystem.
To support the superior handling characteristics for an aircraft
this size, the Hemisphere will incorporate a full fly-by-wire (FBW)
flight control system, providing the latest-design for maximum
performance. The system, which will be fully integrated by Textron
Aviation, will include innovative, active control sidesticks,
provide ease of operation for the pilot and will ensure a new level
of ergonomics in this class-leading platform. Thales, a proven
leader in FBW design, has been selected to provide the flight
control computers and remote electronic units to support this
system.
“No other aircraft in this segment offers this combination of
the latest technology, best-in-class- passenger experience and the
lowest total ownership cost, all at a price point unmatched in the
industry,” said Ernest.
First flight of the Citation Hemisphere is expected in 2019.
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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 companies
include Cessna Aircraft Company and Beechcraft Corporation,
bringing together decades of unmatched experience in designing,
building and supporting airplanes. It provides the most versatile
and comprehensive 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. Its broad range of
products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation and Hawker
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
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 Helicopter, Cessna,
Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee,
Bad Boy Off Road, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training.
For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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