Citation Latitude Flying Through Test Trials
The twinjet has already achieved its full performance envelope and completed ground vibration and flutter testing.
Cessna Aircraft recently painted the Citation Latitude prototype to ensure uninterrupted airflow for RVSM approval. The prototype has flown more than 65 hours over some 30 sorties since making its maiden flight on February 18. (Photo: Cessna Aircraft/Textron Aviation)
Cessna Aircraft recently painted the Citation Latitude prototype to ensure uninterrupted airflow for RVSM approval. The prototype has flown more than 65 hours over some 30 sorties since making its maiden flight on February 18. (Photo: Cessna Aircraft/Textron Aviation)

Cessna Aircraft’s Citation Latitude prototype has logged more than 65 hours over some 30 flights since making its maiden jaunt on February 18, Textron Aviation senior vice president of business jets Chris Hearne told AIN today at ABACE 2014.