Textron Aviation has delivered the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, marking more than a decade of production for the light business jet. The milestone aircraft, a CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer in the Philippines.
The CJ4 is used for business travel and other missions, including special-mission operations. The 500th delivery comes as Textron Aviation prepares for the next version, the Citation CJ4 Gen3.
The CJ4 Gen3 is expected to receive FAA certification in 2026. Its flight-test program has accumulated more than 880 flight hours across two test aircraft.
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Lannie O’Bannion, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Textron Aviation, said “The Citation CJ4 has set the standard in its class for more than a decade, and with the Citation CJ4 Gen2 and the upcoming Citation CJ4 Gen3, we’re continuing to invest in the innovation, technology and capabilities our customers value most”. He added, “As we look to the future, our focus remains on delivering the performance, efficiency and confidence operators need to succeed in an evolving aviation landscape. Reaching 500 deliveries is a meaningful milestone that reflects the strength of the CJ4 platform and the trust customers around the world place in Textron Aviation.”
