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Textron Aviation secures major jet order from ALE

ALE has ordered up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets
ALE has ordered up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets © Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation has announced a substantial new agreement with Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), Mexico’s foremost business aviation provider, for the purchase of up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets. The aircraft, comprising a mix of Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Citation CJ3 Gen3 models, will be operated through ALE’s fractional ownership programme, MexJet.

As part of this agreement, ALE is scheduled to receive delivery of four aircraft in 2026 — two Citation Latitudes and two Citation CJ3 Gen2s. This order reinforces ALE’s dominant position within Mexico’s business aviation sector and reflects its ongoing commitment to expanding and modernising its fleet.

ALE has long been a dedicated operator of Cessna Citation aircraft, with models such as the Citation Latitude and Citation CJ3+ already part of its current fleet. The company has played a pioneering role in the Mexican aviation market, having launched MexJet’s Jetcard — the country’s first pre-paid flight hour programme — and continues to innovate in the private aviation space.

Arturo Ortega, President of ALE, underscored the company’s focus on excellence and safety, stating: “At ALE, we will continue to prioritise the safety of all our clients. Our commitment is reflected in our actions; we continue to grow, invest, and offer unparalleled service.”

This latest acquisition represents a strategic investment in fleet renewal and expansion, ensuring ALE can continue to deliver high-quality, flexible private aviation solutions to its growing customer base across Mexico and the wider region.

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