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Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production Ascend
The OEM expects certification by the end of the year
First Cessna Ascend rollout
Textron Aviation employees celebrate the rollout of the first production Cessna Citation Ascend. FAA certification is anticipated for the latest entry in the 560XL line by the end of the year.

Textron Aviation rolled out the first production model of its Cessna Citation Ascend, the latest iteration of the 560XL series. The manufacturer has delivered more than 1,000 560XLs over the past quarter-century.

Launched at the EBACE show in 2023, the midsize Ascend made its first flight in June last year and will eventually replace the XLS Gen2 in the airframer’s product lineup. It is expected to receive FAA certification by the end of the year.

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