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- Apr 11, 2025
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Citation CJ4 Marks 15 Years in Service
Textron has delivered more than 450 Citation CJ4 light jets since 2010 and plans to bring the CJ4 Gen3 into service in 2026.
This week, Textron marked the 15th anniversary of the Cessna Citation CJ4’s market debut, following its type certification and first delivery in April 2010. The U.S. manufacturer celebrated the milestone on Wednesday and confirmed that the newest member of the family, the CJ4 Gen3, will enter service in 2026.
Over the past decade and a half, Textron has delivered more than 450 CJ4s. According to the manufacturer, the light jet’s operating costs are 10% lower than those of its closest competitors.
“There is no doubt that pilots around the world consider the Citation CJ4 the best single-pilot business jet,” said Lannie O’Bannion, Textron’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. “We continue to invest in our aircraft to ensure pilots and passengers have the latest technology and comfort in the air. Based on customer feedback, the CJ4 Gen3 brings a new level of confidence and an enhanced experience for owners and operators.”
The CJ4 Gen3 is equipped with the Garmin G3000 Prime avionics suite, as well as Garmin’s emergency landing system and autothrottles. It can accommodate up to 11 people, carry 1,040 pounds of baggage and has a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles.
This week, Textron marked the 15th anniversary of the Cessna Citation CJ4’s market debut, following its type certification and first delivery in April 2010. The U.S. manufacturer celebrated the milestone on Wednesday and confirmed that the newest member of the family, the CJ4 Gen3, will enter service in 2026.
Over the past decade and a half, Textron has delivered more than 450 CJ4s. According to the manufacturer, the light jet’s operating costs are 10% lower than those of its closest competitors.
“There is no doubt that pilots around the world consider the Citation CJ4 the best single-pilot business jet,” said Lannie O’Bannion, Textron’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. “We continue to invest in our aircraft to ensure pilots and passengers have the latest technology and comfort in the air. Based on customer feedback, the CJ4 Gen3 brings a new level of confidence and an enhanced experience for owners and operators.”
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The CJ4 Gen3 is equipped with the Garmin G3000 Prime avionics suite, as well as Garmin’s emergency landing system and autothrottles. It can accommodate up to 11 people, carry 1,040 pounds of baggage and has a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles.
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