Cessna Citation Ascend Makes Milestone Test Flight

The program's second test article completes its first test flight, building momentum for certification, Textron Aviation said.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 02:17 PM ET

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Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend P1 [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The second Cessna Citation Ascend test article, designated P1, successfully completed its first flight, significantly advancing the business jet's development and certification program.
P1 is the first conforming production flight test aircraft, and will be primarily used for systems testing, contributing to the program's accumulated 400+ flight hours.
Designed for performance and comfort, the Citation Ascend features Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, Garmin G5000 avionics with autothrottle, a flat floor, and enhanced passenger amenities.

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The second Cessna Citation Ascend test article has completed its first test flight, advancing development of the business jet program, according to Textron Aviation.

The milestone flight for the aircraft—called P1—on Wednesday over Wichita, Kansas, follows that of the Ascend prototype, which completed its first flight in 2023, making the P1 aircraft the first conforming production flight test aircraft, Textron said.