Cessna Citation Profile

Specifications

Aircraft details

Manufacturer: Cessna
Family: Citation
Aircraft type: Business jet
Primary role: Corporate and private aviation
Production status: In production
Passenger capacity: 4–14
Maximum range: —
Engine options: Twin turbofan engines

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Latest Cessna Citation news

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https://www.flyingmag.com/feed/ · Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

FAA Weighs Restoring Citation Single-Pilot Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering revisiting single-pilot operations for the Cessna Citation.

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https://www.flyingmag.com/feed/ · Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Textron Rolls Out First Citation CJ4 Gen3 Production Unit

Textron has initiated production of the Citation CJ4 Gen3 aircraft, marking a significant milestone.

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https://avitrader.com/feed/ · Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:47:15 +0000

Textron Citation Gen3 jets log 1,220 flight-test hours

Textron’s Cessna Citation light-jets have completed extensive flight tests accumulating over 1,220 hours.

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0000

Textron rolls out first production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 executive jet

Textron has completed the rollout of the initial production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 executive.

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https://www.flyingmag.com/feed/ · Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Gen3 Cessna Citation Light Jets Surpass 1,220 Flight Hours

Textron Aviation targets FAA certification for its CJ4 in 2026 and CJ3 and M2 in ’27.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:16:11 +0000

Wheels Up bets on simpler fleet as it navigates post-pandemic business travel

Wheels Up Experience is streamlining its operations by transitioning to a two-type aircraft fleet.

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:58:32 +0000

Textron prepares for busy 2027 with four aircraft set to enter service

New aircraft models from Textron Aviation will be displayed at NBAA-BACE.

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https://avitrader.com/feed/ · Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:32:34 +0000

Textron wins FAA approval for Gogo satellite connectivity

Textron Aviation has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gogo.

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https://www.flyingmag.com/feed/ · Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

FAA Certifies Gogo Galileo HDX for Citation Longitude and Latitude

Textron Aviation jets set to receive free Gogo Galileo HDX installations starting in 2028.

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:17:29 +0000

Two survive as Cessna Citation crashes and burns at Pennsylvania airport

Pilot and co-pilot escape with non-life threatening injuries from the fiery Cessna Citation crash.

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https://www.aerotime.aero/feed · Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:07:13 +0000

Cessna Citation crashes in mountainous area of western Mexico

Two pilots died after a Cessna Citation impacted mountains in Mexico.

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https://www.flyingmag.com/feed/ · Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:50:09 +0000

AOPA Asks FAA to Reconsider Pulling Single-Pilot Citation Exemptions

The group argues deficiencies existed and demand reconsideration from the agency.

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Database updated: 2026-07-29 00:13:16