Textron Aviation announced this week that it has achieved steep approach certification for two of its Cessna Citation products — the Sovereign+ and Latitude. Both the FAA and EASA have signed off on the certification, which allows the midsize jets to fly approaches as steep as 6.65 degrees. A typical approach path angle is 3 degrees.
Citation Sovereign+ and Latitude Get Steep Approach Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation has achieved steep approach certification from both the FAA and EASA for its Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Latitude midsize jets.
- This certification allows the aircraft to perform approaches as steep as 6.65 degrees, significantly steeper than the typical 3-degree approach path.
- The new capability is essential for accessing specific challenging airports, such as London City Airport and Lugano Airport.
- Steep approach functionality will be a standard feature on both the Sovereign+ and Latitude models.
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