Textron's Fourth Longitude Takes To Skies
The aircraft is on track for certification later this year.
The fourth Citation Longitude made its first flight on May 6. (Photo: Textron Aviation)
The fourth Citation Longitude made its first flight on May 6. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

Textron Aviation’s fourth Cessna Citation Longitude has joined the flight-test program, keeping the business jet on track for certification later this year. The aircraft departed Beech Field in east Wichita on May 6 and explored its full envelope during a three-hour, 20-minute flight. Piloted by Andrew Peters and Brian Giga, the aircraft met all performance targets for the flights, the company said.

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