The Cessna Citation Latitude made a spectacular arrival to the NBAA Convention, landing at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) on Sunday after a 2-hour 20-minute flight from the company’s headquarters located at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. Cessna expects the Latitude to gain FAA certification in next year’s second quarter.
Video: Cessna Citation Latitude Making Big Strides
Key Takeaways:
- The Cessna Citation Latitude arrived at the NBAA Convention, having completed two-thirds of its flight test program and targeting FAA certification in Q2 next year.
- The aircraft has notably surpassed initial performance expectations during its certification process.
- Its range has increased significantly from 2,500 nm to an impressive 2,700 nm.
- Takeoff distance has also been dramatically reduced by over 360 feet, now requiring only 3,668 feet.
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