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News: First Cessna Citation Longitude Nearing First Flight

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  1. First Cessna Citation Longitude Nears First Flight
    Textron Aviation brand Cessna says that they are one step closer to having the first Cessna Citation Longitude take flight. The Longitude has now completed initial ground engine testing which will directly pave the way towards the first flight of the new aircraft model. Cessna successfully mated the wing and fuselage of the first Longitude in May, just six months after unveiling details of the super-midsize jet, and powered the electrical distribution system for the first time in June.
  2. “The engine run tests are one of the final major milestones as we prepare for first flight,” said Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “This step really allows us to prove the maturity of the aircraft and its systems. Following this, we will do a series of functional and structural tests on the airframe in preparation for first flight. The speed at which we are progressing on the Longitude program demonstrates our industry-leading development cycle and affirms our commitment to new product investment.”

    For more information:

    Cessna Aircraft Company
    1 Cessna Blvd.
    Wichita, KS 67215
    www.cessna.com


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