Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Cessna Citation 525, CitationJet, CJ1, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, and M2 Series

Charles Alcock

Textron this week marked the 15th anniversary of bringing its Cessna Citation CJ4 to market, having achieved type certification and first delivery in April 2010. The U.S. manufacturer celebrated the occasion on Wednesday and confirmed that the newest member of the family, the CJ4 Gen3, is on track to enter service in 2026.
Over the past decade and a half, Textron has delivered more than 450 CJ4s. According to the manufacturer, the light jet has operating costs that are 10% lower than its closest rivals.
“There is no doubt that pilots around the world consider the Citation CJ4 as the premier single-pilot business jet,” said Lannie O’Bannion, Textron’s senior v-p for sales and marketing. “We continue to invest in our aircraft to ensure pilots and passengers have the latest technology and comfort in the air. The CJ4 Gen3 brings a new level of confidence and an elevated experience for owners and operators based on customer feedback.”
The CJ4 Gen3 features Garmin’s G3000 Prime avionics suite, as well as Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system and autothrottles. It can seat up to 11 people with a 1,040-pound baggage capacity, with a maximum range of 2,165 nm.

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