Cessna Citation Ascend Achieves FAA Certification
With entry into service expected later this year. The latest iteration of the Citation 560XL series boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance, and a luxurious flat-floor cabin.
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Textron Aviation rolls out first production Citation Ascend
The first production unit rolled out of the manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The newest Citation business jet version of the 560XL series is expected to achieve certification from the Federal Aviation Administration later this year.
Textron Aviation Selects Gogo Galileo HDX for Factory Installation
Gogo Business Aviation’s global Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) solution, Gogo Galileo HDX will be offered as a factory installation connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Longitude, Citation Latitude and Citation Ascend. The LEO connectivity solution is expected to be available on the Citation Longitude beginning early 2026. Timing on the other aircraft will be announced at a later date.
Cessna Citation Ascend | The super light jet with enhanced versatility
A conversation with Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations, Textron Aviation.
NetJets sign record-breaking fleet agreement for up to 1,500 Cessna Citation Jets
This agreement extends over over the next 15 years and includes options for an increasing number of Cessna Citation aircraft delivery each year. NetJets has also been named the fleet launch customer for Textron Aviation’s newest jet , the Citation Ascend.