Citation Longitude: A Sneak Peak Into Textron Aviation’s Newest Jet

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The Citation Longitude is the largest airplane currently being certified at Textron Aviation. A close competitor to Bombardiers Challenger 350, it has a range of 3500 nm with four passengers and flies at speeds of .83 Mach. This airplane features the Honeywell HTF7700L turbo-fan engines, a design that is commonly used in this class of airplane but engineered with more fuel efficiency than ever before. These upgrade keep operating costs low on this airplane at just under $2,000 an hour which make it an ideal charter aircraft.

Nonstop New York to London, the Citation Longitude can get you anywhere in the world in a luxurious 6 foot tall, flat floor cabin. With a large, spacious galley equipped with a jumpseat for flight attendants, this airplane is designed for a new class of customer who expects nothing less than accommodations that feel as comfortable as their own personal living rooms.

The advanced cabin management system will give passengers the ability to use touch-screen control panels providing a fully interactive experience.

The Citation Longitude will feature digital inputs and Wi-Fi, with further options for satellite radios, blu-ray players, external cameras and high speed internet connections.

While certification has been delayed Textron Aviation reports to begin deliveries in the fall of 2018 and ramp up manufacturing throughout 2019. The Longitude has debuted at EBASE, NBAA, and all over the world with a very positive response. Looking forward it is sure to be the next best Super Mid Size jet of the decade.

 

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