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You don't have to be a frequent flier of business jets and not even an aviation buff to know the name Cessna Citation and what it means. After all, this plane family had no less than half a century to cement itself into our individual brains and collective consciousness.
The plane had its first flight in 1969 and since its introduction on the market three years later around 8,000 of them have been made. That may not seem like much compared to a car model, for instance, but for an airplane it's a huge number.
As you're reading this the Citation family of Cessnas comes in four variants, with the most potent of them, including in terms of range and speed being the Citation Longitude. That may change though from 2025, when the new Citation CJ3 Gen2 hits the runways.
Textron Aviation, Cessna's parent company, announced the model just as Las Vegas is gearing up for the National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) exhibition.
The plane is still in the development stages, but given how it's based on an existing platform, birthing it shouldn't be difficult. Despite this, there are several important changes compared to what's offered now, both for the pilot and the passengers, but few when it comes to engines and performance.
As far as the pilots are concerned, they will now make full use of the Garmin G3000 avionics system, a piece of technology that aids in the operation of the flying machine through Autothrottles, enhanced vision system, or remote transmission of flight plans. As a delight for the people flying this thing, an extra 4.5 inches (11 cm) of legroom was added in the plane's cockpit.
Passengers will be able to climb onboard by means of a new step and assist handle. They'll be greeted by an interior large enough to accommodate a total of ten people, seated in fully customizable interiors.
The most impressive pieces of hardware deployed in the cabin are of course the seats. There are two configurations available (fixed side-facing seat or folding side-facing seat), but no matter which one gets used, each of the seats will come with USB-C power, floor tracking, and, optionally, a swivel function.
The plane's bathrooms have gone through changes as well, as they now feature skylights. Everywhere, RGB accent lighting has been deployed.
The plane will be powered by a pair of Williams International engines that can keep it flying for as much as 2,350 miles (3,770 km), while carrying a maximum payload of 2,135 pounds (968 kg). The plane will be fully capable of running on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
There are just two years left until Textron thinks the plane will fly, so the order books for the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 are already opened. Pricing, as usual, is not a public matter, but we do know it can vary greatly depending on customization options.
As you're reading this the Citation family of Cessnas comes in four variants, with the most potent of them, including in terms of range and speed being the Citation Longitude. That may change though from 2025, when the new Citation CJ3 Gen2 hits the runways.
Textron Aviation, Cessna's parent company, announced the model just as Las Vegas is gearing up for the National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) exhibition.
The plane is still in the development stages, but given how it's based on an existing platform, birthing it shouldn't be difficult. Despite this, there are several important changes compared to what's offered now, both for the pilot and the passengers, but few when it comes to engines and performance.
As far as the pilots are concerned, they will now make full use of the Garmin G3000 avionics system, a piece of technology that aids in the operation of the flying machine through Autothrottles, enhanced vision system, or remote transmission of flight plans. As a delight for the people flying this thing, an extra 4.5 inches (11 cm) of legroom was added in the plane's cockpit.
Passengers will be able to climb onboard by means of a new step and assist handle. They'll be greeted by an interior large enough to accommodate a total of ten people, seated in fully customizable interiors.
The most impressive pieces of hardware deployed in the cabin are of course the seats. There are two configurations available (fixed side-facing seat or folding side-facing seat), but no matter which one gets used, each of the seats will come with USB-C power, floor tracking, and, optionally, a swivel function.
The plane's bathrooms have gone through changes as well, as they now feature skylights. Everywhere, RGB accent lighting has been deployed.
The plane will be powered by a pair of Williams International engines that can keep it flying for as much as 2,350 miles (3,770 km), while carrying a maximum payload of 2,135 pounds (968 kg). The plane will be fully capable of running on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
There are just two years left until Textron thinks the plane will fly, so the order books for the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 are already opened. Pricing, as usual, is not a public matter, but we do know it can vary greatly depending on customization options.
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