Cessna News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:20:17 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:20:17 +0000 JetForums - Jet Aviation's Premier Online Community https://www.jetforums.net/privatejet/cessna-news.54/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:32:47 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-citation-ascend-certified-by-faa.5149/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-citation-ascend-certified-by-faa.5149/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Federal Aviation Administration Certifies Citation Ascend
​The United States regulatory and safety body the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the necessary approvals for the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend model. The aircraft is really the latest iteration of the Excel/XLS base model that has been so popular in the midsize market. The Citation Ascend was first announced at the 2023 edition of the European Business Aviation...

News: Cessna Citation Ascend Certified By FAA]]> 3 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:14:03 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-production-citation-ascend-rolls-out.5131/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-production-citation-ascend-rolls-out.5131/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Citation Ascend First Production Unit Rolls Out
​Expected to gain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval towards the end of this year, the first production Citation Ascend has been rolled out of the facility. This aircraft model -which is the latest iteration of the very popular 560XL series from Cessna- was introduced to the business aviation industry back in 2023 during that year's European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition...

News: First Production Citation Ascend Rolls Out]]> 3 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:23:15 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-breathes-new-life-into-cessna-grand-caravan-ex-interior.5108/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-breathes-new-life-into-cessna-grand-caravan-ex-interior.5108/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Interior Revamp For Cessna Grand Caravan EX
​Last month Textron Aviation announced a revamped interior for its workhorse Grand Caravan EX. The aircraft is mainly known for its use as a utility or commuter aircraft. In its commuter style-arrangement the interior is relatively basic. Textron are now offering the option to have a more executive style interior especially relating to the seat finishing and styles. ]]> 3 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:59:47 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-returns-to-nbaa-bace-2024.4971/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-returns-to-nbaa-bace-2024.4971/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Aviation Returns To NBAA-BACE 2024
​At the start of October Textron Aviation published a press released saying that they are now going to be attending the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Just last month the airframer pulled its presence from this year's show to the surprise of the industry especially after hosting the pre-NBAA-BACE media briefing in Wichita. In a press released date October 2nd, the airframer said that 'In response to...

News: Textron Aviation Returns To NBAA-BACE 2024]]> 2 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:13:11 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-ascend-certification-program-continues-with-2nd-test-plane.4929/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-ascend-certification-program-continues-with-2nd-test-plane.4929/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Second Citation Ascend Takes To The Skies
​The second flight test article of the Cessna Citation Ascend recently took to the skies to continue certification testing. Internally it is known as P1 as it is the first production-conforming unit of the test fleet so far. The aircraft took to the skies on the 13th of June flying for around an hour and 24 minutes. As an initial test flight the aircraft flew to 13,500 ft and reached a maximum speed of...

News: Citation Ascend Certification Program Continues With 2nd Test Plane]]> 3 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:20:43 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-208b-caravan-flies-with-no-pilot.4840/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-208b-caravan-flies-with-no-pilot.4840/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Uncrewed Cessna 208B Caravan Flight
​In November a Cessna 208B Caravan made a flight with no pilot onboard. The aircraft was set up with autonomous flight systems that are part of work by Reliable Robotics. The flight was monitored remotely by a pilot on the ground approximately 50 miles away. ]]> 2 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:21:19 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-cj3-upgraded-to-cj3-gen2-with-a-slew-of-enhancements.4802/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-cj3-upgraded-to-cj3-gen2-with-a-slew-of-enhancements.4802/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News CJ3 Now CJ3 Gen2 With New Upgrades
​Textron Aviation announced at the ongoing NBAA-BACE that they have upgraded the Citation CJ3. The CJ3 now comes in line with some of the improvements made to some of the other Citation CJ models in the last few years. As you could guess, it is now called the Citation CJ3 Gen2 and boasts a revamped interior for the passenger and pilot experience. ]]> 2 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:40:23 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-ascend-to-make-debut-at-2023-nbaa-bace.4779/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-ascend-to-make-debut-at-2023-nbaa-bace.4779/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News 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...

News: Citation Ascend To Make Debut At 2023 NBAA-BACE]]> 2 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:22:17 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-surf-air-mobilitys-new-caravan-order-to-be-electrified.4768/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-surf-air-mobilitys-new-caravan-order-to-be-electrified.4768/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Surf Air Mobility Intent On Electrifying New Caravan EX Order
​An interesting development has occurred regarding the Cessna Grand Caravan EX that company Surf Air Mobility ordered. A company ordering planes isn't big news however, it is what Surf Air Mobility plans to do with them after they receive them into their fleet. The company has paid the deposit for the first 20 Grand Caravan EX turboprop singles and expects to start to take delivery in...

News: Surf Air Mobility's New Caravan Order To Be Electrified]]> 1 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:45:46 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-xls-xls-gen-2-in-line-for-garmin-g5000-upgrade.4767/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-xls-xls-gen-2-in-line-for-garmin-g5000-upgrade.4767/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Garmin G5000 Carded For Citation XLS+; XLS Gen 2
​Today, Textron Aviation announced good news for owners and operators of the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen 2. These aircraft will now have the ability to be upgraded with the Garmin G5000 suite in the cockpit. Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for this is pending and expected to be handed down in the first half of 2024. The upgraded avionics suite will be available...

News: Citation XLS+; XLS Gen 2 In Line For Garmin G5000 Upgrade]]> 2 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:19:03 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-netjets-sign-for-1500-citation-jets-from-textron-aviation.4764/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-netjets-sign-for-1500-citation-jets-from-textron-aviation.4764/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Record Textron Aviation Order From NetJets
​Textron Aviation has announced that it signed a record-deal with fractional-ownership powerhouse NetJets. NetJets are accustomed to making massive orders typically for 100 to 150 planes or more at a time. However, the company has struck a deal with Textron Aviation for as many as 1,500 jets. Of course the delivery time frame will be long, 15 or more years to satisfy. What aircraft NetJets are acquiring...

News: NetJets Sign For 1500 Citation Jets From Textron Aviation]]> 2 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:02:42 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-announce-new-avionics-upgrades-for-caravan-models.4716/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-announce-new-avionics-upgrades-for-caravan-models.4716/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Latest Garmin Software For Caravan; Grand Caravan​
Amidst all the updates business aircraft have been receiving in recent years avionics-related enhancements or overhauls have been at the forefront. In this case, Textron's Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX will be focus of Garmin avionics enhancements in 2024. The popular utility turboprops have been the backbone of companies that have cargo, aeromedical, commuter services. The pilots...

News: Textron Announce New Avionics Upgrades For Caravan Models]]> 2 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:22:43 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-ships-first-citation-longitude-to-mexico-since-approval.4688/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-ships-first-citation-longitude-to-mexico-since-approval.4688/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Citation Longitude To Mexico Delivered
​The Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency approved the Type Certification of the Citation Longitude back in 2022. However, Textron Aviation only recently delivered the first Mexican-registered example to a customer in Mexico. The customer plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America. Aside from the first Mexican delivery of a Longitude it is a good time to...

News: Textron Ships First Citation Longitude To Mexico Since Approval]]> 2 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:27:16 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-brazil-based-citation-xls-receives-garmin-g5000-flight-deck.4675/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-brazil-based-citation-xls-receives-garmin-g5000-flight-deck.4675/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Garmin G5000 Flight Deck To Be Installed in Brazil-Based Citation XLS
​Since receiving Supplemental Type Certification (STC) Textron has installed the first Garmin G5000 flight deck on a Brazil-based Citation XLS. The upgrade was performed at Textron Aviation’s Orlando Service Center. The upgrade instantly transformed the cockpit and capabilities of the pilots on this aircraft. Overall the upgrade modernizes the cockpit, solves parts...

News: First Brazil-Based Citation XLS Receives Garmin G5000 Flight Deck]]> 2 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:56:00 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-reaches-major-milestone-with-citation-cj4.4646/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-reaches-major-milestone-with-citation-cj4.4646/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Citation CJ4 Model Surpasses 400 Units
​The Citation CJ4 is the largest of the small-cabin Citation Jet family of jets and since its introduction to service in 2010 has amassed 400 units delivered to customers around the world. The announcement was recently made that the 400th unit was a CJ4 Gen 2 model -the most current of this model- and was delivered to Koch Holdings of Easton, Pennsylvania. The single-pilot certified CJ4 Gen2 combines...

News: Textron Reaches Major Milestone With Citation CJ4]]> 1 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:08:37 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-offering-sky-courier-with-gravel-kit-option.4559/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-offering-sky-courier-with-gravel-kit-option.4559/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Gravel-Kit Option Now Available For New Sky Courier
​The new Sky Courier turboprop from Textron Aviation will be able to operate from unimproved airfields around the world with the availability of a gravel-kit option. The airframer suggests that deliveries with the optional kit will commence later this month. This kit simply expands the potential customers for Textron Aviation because all clients will not be operating these aircraft from...

News: Textron Offering Sky Courier With Gravel-Kit Option]]> 1 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:51:46 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-easa-greenlights-garmin-g5000-upgrade-for-citation-xls-excel.4512/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-easa-greenlights-garmin-g5000-upgrade-for-citation-xls-excel.4512/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Citation XLS/Excel Approved For Garmin G5000 Upgrade
​In the last few days the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved the Garmin G5000 flightdeck for the Cessna Citation Excel and XLS models. This particular avionics suite is fairly popular as an upgrade for some of these Citation jets. Honeywell Primus 1000 is what was in XLS/Excel models originally and the G5000 is quite the upgrade. ]]> 1 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:29:54 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-g5000-flight-deck-for-citation-excel-xls-imminent.4432/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-g5000-flight-deck-for-citation-excel-xls-imminent.4432/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Garmin G5000 EASA Approval For Citation Excel/XLS Imminent
​Garmin has some good news for owners and operators of the Cessna Citation Excel and sister XLS aircraft. The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will have the green light from the European (Union) Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) imminently. The advantages of the G5000 are going to be immediately noticed by the pilots in the cockpit of the aforementioned aircraft. Overall the advantages...

News: G5000 Flight Deck For Citation Excel/XLS Imminent]]> 1 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:34:09 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-zeroavia-collab-on-caravan-electro-hydrogen-conversion.4415/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-zeroavia-collab-on-caravan-electro-hydrogen-conversion.4415/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron; ZeroAvia Announce Collab On Caravan Electro-Hydrogen Conversion
​In an announcement made today, ZeroAvia and Textron Aviation are going to be collaborating on a new project which will see the workhorse Cessna 208 Caravan being able to be converted to electro-hydrogen propulsion. ZA600 electric powertrain will be utilized and with the collaboration announced, ZeroAvia aims to have the ZA600 system certified by the FAA by 2025. The...

News: Textron; ZeroAvia Collab On Caravan Electro-Hydrogen Conversion]]> 1 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:19:44 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-10-escape-burning-citation-cj3.4409/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-10-escape-burning-citation-cj3.4409/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Citation CJ3 Crashes; All 10 Escape
​On September 20th, a 2009 Cessna Citation CJ3 caught fire after a gear-related incident upon landing at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington. It is not clear if the gear collapsed on landing or did not deploy for landing. The aircraft was carrying 10 individuals. Textron Aviation suggests that the CJ3 can carry 9 persons in belted positions. That is, two cockpit seats, 6 main cabin seats and a belted...

News: 10 Escape Burning Citation CJ3]]> 1 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:56:21 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-giving-citation-longitude-mpa-capabilities.4324/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-giving-citation-longitude-mpa-capabilities.4324/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Aviation Unveils Citation Longitude MPA
​The Citation Longitude is a business jet that will ferry its occupants in luxurious comfort but Textron Aviation wants to allow this aircraft to have even more capability beyond a business/leisure asset. The company is presenting the Citation Longitude as a Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Governments and Defense Sectors will be particularly interested in the aircraft with its 8 hour maximum loiter time...

News: Textron Aviation Giving Citation Longitude MPA Capabilities]]> 1 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:01:30 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-latitude-new-winglet.4309/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-citation-latitude-new-winglet.4309/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News New Composite Winglet For Citation Latitude
​The Citation Latitude could be in line for a new winglet upgrade if company Winglet Tech gets their way. The company already is making winglets for the Citation Sovereign and they want to expand this offering to the Latitude. Winglet Tech is contending the Sovereign and Latitude have similar wings and type certifications so the Latitude is a natural choice for the new winglet.]]> 1 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:47:10 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delivers-longitude-for-japans-civil-aviation-bureau-flight-inspection.4297/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delivers-longitude-for-japans-civil-aviation-bureau-flight-inspection.4297/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Delivers Special Mission Citation Longitude
​Textron Aviation today announced that it has delivered a specially configured Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Flight Inspection (JCAB). The aircraft will conduct flight validation and flight inspection operations to ensure the integrity of the airways that constitute the national airspace of Japan. "Textron Aviation is honored to, once again, be selected as the aircraft...

News: Textron Delivers Longitude For Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau Flight Inspection]]> 2 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:09:41 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-elliott-aviation-completes-first-cj2-fusion-install.4273/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-elliott-aviation-completes-first-cj2-fusion-install.4273/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Elliott Aviation Finishes First CJ2+ Pro Line Fusion Install
​Elliott Aviation is happy to announce that it has completed its first Collins Pro Line Fusion install on a Citation CJ2+. "The avionics team at Elliott Aviation was able to leverage their Collins experience to accomplish the short downtime," said Elliott’s avionics sales manager Bill Forbes. The Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck is a step-up from the factory Pro Line 21 equipment on...

News: Elliott Aviation Completes First CJ2+ Fusion Install]]> 1 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:25:01 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-skycourier-receives-faa-certification.4148/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-cessna-skycourier-receives-faa-certification.4148/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News FAA Certification For Cessna SkyCourier
​The United States based Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now officially certified the new Cessna SkyCourier. The certification comes less than two years after the 408 SkyCourier took its first flight. Three testbed aircraft were used in the flight test and certification campaign and that testing period saw some 2,100 flight test hours accumulated. "Our clean-sheet design brings to this segment...

News: Cessna SkyCourier Receives FAA Certification]]> 1