Cessna rolls out 400th production Citation Latitude

The 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has rolled out of production at the company’s factory in Wichita, Kansas, and is expected to be delivered later this year. Employees recognized the milestone with a special celebration at the company’s Wichita headquarters.

The Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company.

Certified in 2015, the Citation Latitude has been the world’s most-delivered midsize business jet for eight consecutive years and has proved a hit with customers due to its reliability, versatility, and 2,700nm (5,000km) range.

"The Citation Latitude has redefined aircraft performance, efficiency, and cabin experience,” said Todd McKee, senior vice president, Integrated Supply Chain. “Thanks to the dedication and skill of our team, we are continuously innovating and enhancing the Citation jets’ design and manufacturing process.”

Assembly of the Citation Latitude features a variety of technological advancements including the use of automated robotics, monolithic machined structures, and ergonomically friendly tooling stations, resulting in detailed precision throughout the build process. Through these advancements, customers benefit from the highest quality, impressive maintenance intervals, and limited aircraft down times.

With space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly nonstop between destinations such as Los Angeles and New York or Geneva and Riyadh. The Citation Latitude is preferred for a range of operations, including corporate aviation, charter, personal travel, air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training, and numerous other specialized missions.

The aircraft’s take-off field length of 3,580ft at max takeoff weight provides operators with greater range out of short fields. Inside, the Citation Latitude features an open, spacious, bright and refined cabin environment with a flat floor and 6ft of cabin height.