Aircraft
Cessna Boosts Range of Citation Latitude
Cessna Aircraft announced improvements in expected aircraft range and runway performance for the twinjet.
Cessna Citation Latitude
The fourth Cessna Citation Latitude, S/N 003, joined the flight test-fleet yesterday, making a successful 2.5-hour maiden jaunt. To date, the Latitude certification flight-test program has amassed more than 600 flight hours over some 260 flights. Due to the results from this testing, Cessna has extended the midsize business jet's range by 200 nm, to 2,700 nm, and shortened its takeoff distance to 3,668 feet, down from 4,030 feet. (Photo: Cessna Aircraft)

Cessna announced improvements in expected range and runway performance for the Citation Latitude, basing its projections on data from the flight-test program for the new twinjet. The OEM expects FAA certification of the Latitude in the second quarter of next year.