Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Unveiled at NBAA Preview

The new light jet from Textron Aviation builds on the Gen2 series with an update to Garmin G3000, autothrottle, and cabin enhancements.

Julie Boatman

Monday, October 16, 2023 at 05:39 PM ET

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The flight deck on the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 features updates to the Garmin G3000 suite, including an autothrottle. [Courtesy of Textron Aviation]

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Textron Aviation unveiled the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2, an updated light jet based on the popular CJ platform, featuring advanced avionics including Garmin G3000 and integrated autothrottle.
The new Gen2 model incorporates numerous flight deck and cabin enhancements, such as increased pilot legroom, swivel seating, USB-C power, wireless charging, and an externally serviceable lavatory, all informed by extensive customer feedback.
Currently on display at NBAA-BACE, the CJ3 Gen2 is projected to enter service in 2025, with flyExclusive announced as the launch customer for this new aircraft.

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In a preview event in September, Textron Aviation unveiled its latest addition to the Gen2 series, the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The new light jet builds on the popular CJ platform with an update to Garmin G3000, autothrottle, and multiple enhancements to the flight deck and cabin interior.

The CJ3 Gen2 mock-up will be featured on the static display at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference & Expo this week in Las Vegas.