What’s Next in New Aircraft

We round up the latest entrants in the wide world of FLYING.

FLYING Staff

Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 08:00 AM ET

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Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend continues the XLS line. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The article showcases a diverse range of new and upcoming aircraft, from ultra-long-range business jets like the Gulfstream G700/G800 and Bombardier Global 8000, to single-engine turboprops and aerobatic planes, with most scheduled for delivery or certification between 2023 and 2028.
Key advancements highlighted across these models include significant improvements in fuel efficiency, extended range capabilities, and increased maximum speeds, often leveraging new engine technologies and aerodynamic designs.
Manufacturers are integrating state-of-the-art avionics, such as Garmin G5000/G3000 and advanced flight decks, while also focusing on enhanced passenger comfort through redesigned cabins and superior pilot experience with ergonomic controls and new operational features.

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Cessna Citation Ascend

Since Citation Excel deliveries began in 1998, Textron Aviation (née Cessna Aircraft) has delivered more than 1,100 units, making it the firm’s most successful jet in its 96-year history. Based on the XLS series, the newest iteration of the model, the Ascend, offers a number of features designed to extend the winning streak, including the more fuel efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D turbofans, an upgrade from the Collins Pro Line 21 to Garmin G5000 avionics with standard auto-throttles, increased payload, and more range. Scheduled maintenance interval shave been stretched to 800 flight hours or 18 months, whichever comes first.

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