What’s Next in New Aircraft

We round up the latest entrants in the wide world of FLYING.

FLYING Staff

Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 08:00 AM ET

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Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend continues the XLS line. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The article showcases several new and upcoming aircraft models, including business jets, turboprops, and specialty planes, from manufacturers such as Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream, Bombardier, HondaJet, Beechcraft, Extra, and Van's.
Common themes among these aircraft include enhanced performance (e.g., increased range, speed, fuel efficiency, SAF compatibility), advanced avionics and flight decks, and improved passenger comfort with spacious, quieter cabins and modern interiors.
Many of the featured aircraft are currently in various stages of development, flight testing, or certification, with anticipated first deliveries ranging from 2023 to 2028.

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Cessna Citation Ascend

Since Citation Excel deliveries began in 1998, Textron Aviation (née Cessna Aircraft) has delivered more than 1,100 units, making it the firm’s most successful jet in its 96-year history. Based on the XLS series, the newest iteration of the model, the Ascend, offers a number of features designed to extend the winning streak, including the more fuel efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D turbofans, an upgrade from the Collins Pro Line 21 to Garmin G5000 avionics with standard auto-throttles, increased payload, and more range. Scheduled maintenance interval shave been stretched to 800 flight hours or 18 months, whichever comes first.

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