Cessna Citation Longitude and the Cessna Citation Ascend are expected to make their show debut alongside a lineup of Beechcraft and Pipistrel aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen, April 22–25 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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Textron Aviation holds a strong position in business and general aviation in Germany and the surrounding area, with more than 1,700 turbine aircraft in region. More than 850 Cessna Citation business jets, 450 Beechcraft King Air turboprops and 175 Cessna Caravan turboprops are based in Europe.
“We designed the Citation Ascend by listening to customers, then elevating an iconic platform to deliver more capability, comfort and confidence for every mission,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “At AERO Friedrichshafen, we’re proud to bring the Ascend to Europe and show how its modern avionics, refined cabin and proven performance are purpose-built for operators here and around the world.”
In addition to the Citation Longitude and Citation Ascend, the following aircraft are expected to be on display at the Textron Aviation static display SD-11, at Messe Friedrichshafen:
- Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Cessna Grand Caravan EX with a new Saddle Sport executive interior scheme and a McCauley propeller
- Cessna Turbo Stationair HD with a McCauley propeller
- Pipistrel Virus SW
Cessna Citation Ascend
Textron Aviation designed the Citation Ascend based on customer feedback for ultimate performance and comfort. With sleek and modern features, customers can enjoy many of the luxuries found in the best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude and Cessna Citation Longitude, including a flat floor to provide generous legroom and flexibility for passengers. The aircraft offers Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines designed to deliver fuel efficiency and increased thrust, as well as Garmin G5000 avionics that feature the latest software and hardware, including autothrottle technology. The Ascend also features a Honeywell RE100 [XL] Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) approved for unattended operations.
With 19 standard USB charging ports and 3 universal outlets throughout the aircraft, all crew and passengers have access to at least one charging port in the Citation Ascend. The aircraft can be configured for up to 12 passengers.