Textron Aviation and Scotts Miracle-Gro celebrated the milestone with a special delivery ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Textron Aviation has delivered its 8,000th Cessna Citation Jet, marking a significant milestone 50 years after the model series began production.
The 8,000th aircraft, a Citation Longitude, was delivered to Scotts Miracle-Gro, adding to their existing fleet of business jets.
Both Textron Aviation's CEO and Scotts Miracle-Gro's CEO praised the Citation series for its reliability, versatility, quality, and overall flying experience.
Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) has delivered its 8,000 Cessna Citation Jet, 50 years after the OEM began manufacturing the model series.
Scotts Miracle-Gro, an Ohio-based company specializing in lawn and garden products, took ownership of a new Citation Longitude in a special delivery ceremony last week at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
