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Citation Longitude Nears First Flight After Completing Ground Engine Tests

Ground engine tests were completed this week, bringing the Citation Longitude prototype closer to its first flight. Textron Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • Cessna's new Citation Longitude, its largest business jet, is just weeks away from its first flight after successfully completing ground engine tests.
  • The super midsize jet features a 3,400 nm range, speeds up to 476 knots, and seating for up to 12 passengers in a stand-up cabin.
  • The successful engine tests are a final major milestone, proving the aircraft's maturity and systems ahead of flight.
  • Deliveries of the Citation Longitude are expected to begin late next year.
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The first flight of what will be Cessna’s largest business jet is just weeks away, the manufacturer says.

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