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Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

22 Tuesday Sep 2026

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The Cessna Citation Latitude is among the Top 10 business jets in North America. Photo: Textron Aviation.

WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from its Wichita manufacturing facility, marking a production milestone for the midsize aircraft.

“The rollout of the 500th Citation Latitude is a testament to the employees who build this aircraft with dedication and pride every day,” Eric Cardinali, senior vice president of manufacturing, said in a statement Tuesday. “This milestone is only possible because of the skill of our workforce and the trust customers continue to place in our products.”

The Citation Latitude is among the 10 most-active business-jet models in North America.

It ranked third by flight volume in July, with 13,255 flights, according to aviation data provider AVI-GO. Textron Aviation describes it as the world’s best-selling midsize business jet.

The Citation Latitude can carry up to nine passengers and has a maximum cruise speed of 446 knots, according to the company. Its full-fuel payload is 1,000 pounds.

The aircraft has a range of 2,700 nautical miles with four passengers at high-speed cruise. Its cabin features a stand-up, flat-floor configuration.

Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, manufactures a range of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft for the business, general aviation and special-mission markets.

Gulfstream celebrates ‘farthest fastest’ business flight

02 Thursday Jul 2026

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced Wednesday that a G800 had completed “the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history” earlier in the week.

The aircraft flew from Melbourne, Australia, to Moline, Ill., covering 8,303 nautical miles (15,377 kilometers), in 16 hours and 56 minutes at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.85.

For context, Bombardier’s Global 8000 boasts a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nm.

Earlier in June, the G800 had secured the 800th city pair speed record with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah, the company said. The aircraft traveled 2,973 nm in 5 hours and 52 minutes at Mach 0.91.

“With every new aircraft, Gulfstream continues to push the boundaries of performance for our customers,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream.

“Reaching our 800th city pair speed record and completing the farthest fastest flight in our industry’s history demonstrates the strength of our next-generation fleet and the advanced capabilities of the G800.”

The G800, powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, entered service in August 2025 following certifications from American and European regulators.

All images are courtesy of Gulfstream.

The all-new Falcon 10X takes off

20 Saturday Jun 2026

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SAINT-CLOUD, France – The Falcon 10X took to the skies of France on Friday, marking the launch of Dassault Aviation’s flight test campaign for its all-new aircraft.

In a flight lasting two and a half hours, pilots Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and Fabrice Dougnac evaluated handling qualities and systems before returning to Bordeaux-Mérignac for a smooth landing, and a warm reception from colleagues.

“This inaugural flight is another milestone for Dassault,” said Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. “It is a reflection of the dedication and high skill of our engineering, production, and flight teams, and also the quality of our global network of partners.”

Another test aircraft is nearing completion while a third is being outfitted with a full interior and will be used mainly for systems and cabin functional and reliability testing, the company said.

The Falcon 10X can carry up to 19 passengers in three or four living zones.

Powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines, the aircraft can fly non-stop New York to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Sydney, Paris to Santiago, or São Paulo to Dubai.

Dassault is the only manufacturer in the world to have a completely new aircraft in flight in 2026, the French company said.

All images are courtesy of Dassault Aviation.