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:
- Safran's Silvercrest engine certification delays have caused significant disruptions in the business jet industry.
- Dassault previously canceled its Falcon 5X program due to these engine issues.
- Textron has now temporarily suspended its Citation Hemisphere program, citing an 18-24 month delay for the Silvercrest engine.
- Textron is awaiting clarity on the engine's performance before making future decisions, potentially impacting the Hemisphere's competitiveness.
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