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 super-midsize business jet, the Citation Longitude, has received its FAA type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries.
- The certification process was the most robust for a Citation to date, involving nearly 6,000 hours of flight testing and an extensive 31,000-nautical mile world tour.
- The Citation Longitude features seating for up to 12, a 6-foot stand-up cabin, an improved transcontinental range of 3,500 nautical miles, and a maximum cruise speed of 483 ktas.
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