Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), announced the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet. The milestone aircraft, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, the next iteration of the platform, is expected to receive Federal Aviation Administration certification this year. The aircraft's flight test program has logged more than 880 flight test hours across two test articles.

The CJ4 Gen3 is expected to feature a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles, a maximum payload of 2,200 pounds, seating for up to 11 occupants, and a 1,040-pound baggage capacity. The single-pilot certified aircraft will include Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics and Garmin Emergency Autoland.

"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," said Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing at Textron Aviation.