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Textron Aviation Marks Delivery of 400th Citation CJ4 Gen2

Milestone sale follows the delivery last year of the 8,000th Citation jet since the series began in 1972.

The CJ4 Gen2 jet can fly as high as 45,000 feet and as fast as 451 kias, with a range of up to 2,140 nm. [Photo: Glenn Watson]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Textron Aviation delivered its 400th Citation CJ4 Gen2 business jet to Koch Holdings, emphasizing the Citation family's popularity and Textron's commitment to innovation.
  • The CJ4 Gen2, an upgraded model introduced in 2021, is the largest Citation in the light jet market segment, featuring improvements to its cabin, airstair, and connectivity.
  • Certified for single-pilot operation, the aircraft is praised for its superior speed, range, and operating economics, making it suitable for corporate, personal, and various specialized missions.
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Textron Aviation marked another milestone for its long-running line of Citation jets with the delivery of its 400th Citation CJ4 Gen2 to Koch Holdings, an auto dealership company based in Easton, Pennsylvania. 

The company said the delivery “reinforces the Citation family as the world’s most popular line of business jets and demonstrates the company’s commitment to continued innovation for customers as exemplified in the latest Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft.”

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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