Textron Aviation rolls out its 500th Cessna Citation Latitude jet

Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), has completed the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from its Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility, according to a company statement.

The Citation Latitude is a midsize business jet with a four-passenger range of 2,700 nautical miles at high-speed cruise, seating for up to nine passengers, a maximum cruise speed of 446 knots true airspeed, and a full-fuel payload of 1,000 pounds. The aircraft features a stand-up flat-floor cabin with six feet of cabin height and a takeoff field length of 3,580 feet.

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

Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing, added: "Customers around the world continue to choose the Latitude because it delivers the comfort, versatility and value they need to accomplish their missions with confidence."

Textron Aviation describes the Citation Latitude as the world's best-selling midsize business jet, a claim made in the company's press release.

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