Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that will make the charter operator the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner in Europe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
The Citation Longitude, Textron’s flagship business jet, is designed for long-range charter operations with a focus on efficiency, passenger comfort and operational reliability. The aircraft can connect major European business hubs nonstop, including routes such as Hamburg to Madrid and London to Athens.
Featuring seating for up to 12 passengers, a flat-floor stand-up cabin and what Textron describes as the quietest cabin in the super-midsize segment, the Longitude is aimed at both business and leisure travellers seeking premium private aviation services.
“Platoon Aviation is redefining what business aviation can look like in the next decade,” said Deniz Weißenborn, CEO, Platoon Aviation. “The Citation Longitude fleet expansion reflects our commitment to building a future-proof, next-generation aviation platform that combines operational efficiency, sustainability and uncompromising comfort. The aircraft position us to meet the evolving expectations of modern travellers while giving our clients greater flexibility, reliability and connectivity across Europe and beyond.”
