Textron Aviation, parent company of Cessna Aircraft, said yesterday that its new super-midsize business jet, the Citation Longitude, has received its type certification from the FAA. Agency type certification paves the way for deliveries of the new airplane to begin.
Textron Aviation’s Flagship Longitude Receives FAA Type Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation's new Citation Longitude business jet has received FAA type certification, allowing deliveries to begin.
- The certification followed extensive testing, including nearly 6,000 flight hours and a 31,000-nautical mile world tour, demonstrating its reliability and long-range performance.
- The aircraft features a spacious 6-foot tall cabin for up to 12 passengers, with a low cabin altitude and improved legroom.
- It exceeded initial performance targets, achieving a 3,500-nautical mile transcontinental range and a maximum cruise speed of 483 ktas.
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