Textron Aviation has delivered the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4-series business jet, with the milestone aircraft going to a customer in the Philippines.
The aircraft, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, marks more than a decade of deliveries for the company’s largest light jet. The CJ4 is operated globally by owner-operators and fleet customers across missions ranging from business travel to special operations.
“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,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice-president of sales and marketing at Textron Aviation.
“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.”
The milestone comes as Textron Aviation prepares for the next iteration of the aircraft, the Citation CJ4 Gen3. The manufacturer expects the new model to receive US Federal Aviation Administration certification this year.
Two CJ4 Gen3 test aircraft have so far accumulated more than 880 flight-test hours.
