In clear, cool Kansas-winter skies, Cessna took its latest bizjet offering, the Citation Latitude, on its first flight yesterday morning. The two Pratt & Whitney PW306D turbofan engines that power the midsized business jet took it up to 28,000 feet and 200 knots, the upper speed limit for the flight.
Cessna Citation Latitude Makes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Cessna's new Citation Latitude business jet successfully completed its first flight, staying on schedule for certification in the second quarter of 2015.
- The midsized jet boasts a 2,500 nautical mile range, accommodates up to nine passengers in its spacious, widest-to-date Citation cabin, and targets a 440-knot cruise speed.
- Its flight deck incorporates advanced Garmin G5000 touchscreens and auto throttles to reduce pilot workload and enhance efficiency.
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