Textron Aviation began the week on uplifting news of Saturday’s successful 2-hour and 2-minute first flight of the company’s new Longitude super midsize business jet.
Citation Longitude Makes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation's new Longitude super midsize business jet successfully completed its 2-hour and 2-minute first flight on Saturday, with pilots testing essential systems like flaps, landing gear, and pressurization.
- The Longitude is a trans-continental aircraft, powered by twin Honeywell HTF7700Ls, boasting a 3,400 nm range, a 476 ktas top speed, and a flat-floor cabin designed for up to 10 passengers.
- Its cockpit features a Garmin G5000 touch-screen system, and it offers an impressive 1,500-pound payload, a 45,000-foot operating altitude, and an in-flight accessible baggage compartment.
- Future test flights will continue to expand the performance envelope and validate all systems, with a production-conforming model scheduled to fly in a few weeks for further testing.
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