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Textron Aviation has delivered its 100th Cessna Citation Longitude, the flagship of its business jet family. The milestone super-midsize jet, which the manufacturer <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-05-23/cessna-citation-longitude-fleet-growing-100th-rolled-out">rolled out in May</a>, was delivered to a longtime Citation customer, the company announced today.
The Longitude entered service in 2019 and is manufactured at Textron’s facilities in Wichita. NetJets is a fleet operator of the Longitude, having placed orders and options for up to 175 of the model in 2018. The fractional provider also recently placed <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-09-20/textron-aviation-inks-1500-jet-deal-netjets">a record-breaking all-options order</a> for up to 1,500 Cessna Citations over the next 15 years.
“We are very proud of the entry into service of this aircraft. It hit the field with incredible reliability numbers and acceptance in the marketplace,” said Textron Aviation president and CEO Ron Draper. “We clearly have great reliability numbers, great performance, and low operating costs...and some of our larger customers like NetJets continue to talk about the performance and the technology included in this product.”
Powered by a pair of Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines, the Longitude delivers a range of 3,500 nm, a full fuel payload of 1,600 pounds, and a maximum cruise speed of 483 knots. Its flat-floored, six-foot-tall cabin can be configured to seat up to 12 passengers.

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