WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft's entry into service. Announced in 2023 the aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat floor cabin. The Citation Ascend received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in November 2025. The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and manufactured ...

Group 1 - The Cessna Citation Latitude has received FAA certification for new features of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite [1] - New features include Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) for improved approach capabilities down to 150 feet [1] - Additional features are GDL 60 Datalink for connectivity and a new taxiway routing feature [1] Group 2 - The Cessna Citation Latitude is a best-selling aircraft designed and produced by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. [1] - The aircraft has completed more than 240 flight test hours [1]