2023 NBAA-BACE Debut For Citation Ascend Textron Aviation announces that the Cessna Citation Ascend will be making its debut at this months NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. However, it will be in the form of an updated cabin mock-up so patrons can get to experience what the cabin environment will be like of the forthcoming Ascend. The Ascend is the latest generation Excel/XLS class jet from Textron Aviation. As a reminder the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) starts October 17th and runs through 19th.
"We designed the Ascend to take the best from our legendary 560XL series — the most successful family of business jets — and set a new standard in terms of comfort and performance," said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations. "For the first time in North America, customers can see for themselves how the Ascend can transform their business or travel experiences and give them versatility and flexibility to accomplish any mission, now and in the future."
As additional information, Textron will be displaying the Cessna Citation Longitude, Cessna Citation Latitude, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation M2 Gen2, Cessna Grand Caravan EX (special missions configured), Beechcraft King Air 360 and Beechcraft Denali. They will also have a Bell 429 specimen on display. Following its successful world debut at EAA AirVenture in July, the new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali, will make its NBAA-BACE debut. The Citation Ascend is expected to enter service in 2025. For more information: Cessna Aircraft Company 1 Cessna Blvd. Wichita, KS 67215 www.cessna.com ***
