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]

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The second Cessna Citation Ascend test article, designated P1, successfully completed its first test flight, marking a significant advancement in the business jet's development program.
The P1 is the first conforming production flight test aircraft, joining the prototype in the certification program which has accumulated over 400 flight hours.
This aircraft will primarily be used for extensive systems testing, including propulsion, human factors, environmental control, and avionics.
The Citation Ascend boasts features like a flat floor, advanced Garmin G5000 avionics with autothrottle, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, and accommodations for up to nine passengers.

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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.

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.

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