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Textron Aviation Delivers First Cessna Citation Longitude to Mexican Customer

Textron Aviation Delivers First Cessna Citation Longitude to Mexican Customer.
The Cessna Citation Longitude, a super-midsize business jet, is designed, manufactured, and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.

The Citation Longitude incorporates cutting-edge technologies, including integrated autopilot, autothrottles, and emergency descent mode (EDM).

Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of the first Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico. The aircraft will be utilized by the customer for business travel across Mexico and North America. Certification from the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) was obtained in 2022.

The Cessna Citation Longitude, a super-midsize business jet, is designed, manufactured, and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.

“The Citation Longitude’s performance, efficiency and unrivaled cabin experience make it the perfect aircraft for passengers and pilots alike, and we are pleased to deliver this for our customers in Mexico,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales and Flight Operations. “We’re grateful for the owners and operators who continue to choose Citation business jets for their business and personal travel, and to the extraordinary Textron Aviation workforce that designs, builds and maintains our legendary lineup of aircraft.”

The Citation Longitude incorporates cutting-edge technologies, including integrated autopilot, autothrottles, and emergency descent mode (EDM). The aircraft is designed with a focus on pilot experience, passenger comfort, and overall performance, truly living up to its flagship status within the Citation family of business jets. With superior range, payload capacity, and cruise speed, the Longitude offers unparalleled value with lower direct operating costs. Owners and operators in Mexico can enjoy city pairs such as Monterrey, Mexico to Asuncion, Paraguay; Toluca, Mexico to Belem, Brazil; and even Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Tokyo, Japan with just one stop.

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Textron Aviation recently celebrated the rollout of the 100th production unit of the Citation Longitude, with delivery expected later this year.