Safran’s Silvercrest engine certification delays caused Dassault in December to scrap its Safran-based Falcon 5X. Yesterday Textron announced it too had halted work, at least temporarily, on its largest new business jet, the Silvercrest-powered Citation Hemisphere.
Textron Announces Hemisphere Development Delay
Key Takeaways:
- Textron has temporarily suspended its Citation Hemisphere business jet program due to an 18-24 month delay with Safran's Silvercrest engine.
- This engine delay means the Hemisphere will not fly in 2019 as planned, with Textron committed to its performance specifications before proceeding.
- The suspension follows Dassault's prior cancellation of its Silvercrest-powered Falcon 5X, raising questions about Textron's long-term commitment to the engine.
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