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Cessna’s Mustang Line Lays Off 75

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Key Takeaways:

  • Cessna has reduced its Citation Mustang production line workforce due to "soft orders" and a major order cancellation from a European air-taxi operator.
  • Approximately 75 employees at Cessna's Independence, Kansas plant were impacted by the workforce reduction.
  • The company now forecasts delivering around 70 Citation Mustang jets this year.
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“Soft orders” have led to a workforce reduction on Cessna’s Citation Mustang production line. The company now expects to deliver roughly 70 of the entry-level jets this year, after a major order from a European air-taxi operator was cancelled. About 75 workers received notice last week. The Mustang is built at Cessna’s Independence, Kansas, plant.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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