Cessna reports the successful maiden flight of the first production unit of the Citation CJ3+ from the company’s manufacturing facility adjacent to Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita. Mark Tuttle, production flight test pilot, said all systems performed as expected during the 73 minute flight. The new aircraft was first announced on March 20 of this year, and FAA certification […]
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Cessna to deliver four Skyhawks to University of Dubuque
Cessna announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that it has received an order for four 172S Skyhawks from the University of Dubuque in Iowa. Delivery of the aircraft in September will complete the transition to an all Garmin G1000-equipped training fleet for the school’s aviation degree programs. “With a G1000 fleet, the UD aviation program will take a […]
Cessna upgrades TTx
OSHKOSH — Cessna Aircraft Co. announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh new interior and exterior enhancements for the Cessna TTx. “The TTx is our top-of-the-line aircraft in the single-engine piston product line and our customers have told us they would like additional premium options,” said Brian Steele, TTx business leader. “The TTx is already the hottest-looking aircraft […]
Cessna unveils Turbo Skyhawk JT-A at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Cessna confirmed on opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh its launch of the Turbo Skyhawk JT-A, which joins the Turbo Skylane JT-A as the latest diesel powered platform in the company’s single-engine product line up. The company is displaying the Turbo Skyhawk JT-A this week at AirVenture. “We’ve been working for a few years now to find […]
Cessna TTx FIKI system receives FAA certification
WICHITA, Kan. – Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA certification of the Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) system for the high-performance Cessna TTx propeller aircraft. The FIKI system provide up to two-and-a-half hours of protection from most ice attaching to the airframe, with minimal impact on performance, according to company officials. The FIKI system uses glycol-based […]
Citation Latitude assembly line begins
Cessna has started full assembly line flow on the Citation Latitude midsize business jet at its manufacturing facilities in Wichita. The assembly of the Latitude features a variety of technological advancements including the use of new automated robotics and ergonomically friendly tooling stations, according to company officials. The first production aircraft will serve as the […]
First production Citation CJ3+ rolls off manufacturing line
Cessna Aircraft Co. today celebrated the rollout of the first production unit of the Citation CJ3+ at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kan. The new aircraft was first announced on March 20 of this year, and it is expected to receive FAA certification during the second half of the year. “Today’s rollout occurred just […]
Cessna Citation Latitude issued Type Inspection Authorization by FAA
Cessna Aircraft Co. reports the FAA has grants Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for the new Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet. The TIA for the Citation Latitude is a significant step toward certification as it allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward official certification, company officials explain. More than 60 flights and […]
Phillips 66 Aviation joins Citation Special Olympics Airlift
HOUSTON – Phillips 66 Aviation is joining Cessna Aircraft Co. to support the 2014 Citation Special Olympics Airlift (CSOA) and the efforts of volunteer pilots to transport Special Olympics athletes to the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey in June. Phillips 66 Aviation is the official fuel of the 2014 Citation Special Olympics Airlift. “Phillips 66 Aviation […]