Textron Aviation Inc. has announced the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet and setting the stage for the next chapter of the aircraft with the upcoming Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3. The milestone aircraft, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines, reflecting the platform’s global reach.
The delivery milestone reflects the CJ4’s position as a trusted light jet for customers who need a balance of performance, efficiency, and mission flexibility. The aircraft is valued by owner-operators and fleet customers around the world for its versatility across a wide range of missions, from business travel to special mission operations.
Lannie O’Bannion, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, stated:
“The Citation CJ4 has set the standard in its class for more than a decade, and with the Citation CJ4 Gen2 and the upcoming Citation CJ4 Gen3, we’re continuing to invest in the innovation, technology, and capabilities our customers value most. As we look to the future, our focus remains on delivering the performance, efficiency, and confidence operators need to succeed in an evolving aviation landscape. Reaching 500 deliveries is a meaningful milestone that reflects the strength of the CJ4 platform and the trust customers around the world place in Textron Aviation.”
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is expected to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification this year. The aircraft’s flight test programme has completed more than 880 flight test hours across two test articles thus far.
