The 500th Cessna Citation Latitude rolled out of Textron Aviation's manufacturing plant in Wichita, Kansas.
This production milestone highlights the continued success of the world's best-selling midsize executive jet and recognizes the employees whose skill and dedication have helped make the Citation Latitude the preferred choice of operators around the world.
“Delivering the 500th Citation Latitude is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the employees who build this aircraft every day,” said Eric Cardinali, senior vice president of Manufacturing.
Thanks to an unrivaled combination of a spacious cabin with sufficient standing height and a flat floor, high operational capacity and efficient operation, the Citation Latitude also offers excellent range and short runway performance, allowing customers to take advantage of this value in a wide variety of missions.
Its spacious cabin has a height of 1.83 meters.
The launch of the 500th aircraft represents a significant achievement for the growing global fleet of Citation Latitude business jets. As operators continue to choose this platform, Textron Aviation remains focused on delivering the performance, productivity and innovation customers expect from Cessna Citation business jets.
The Citation Latitude has seating for four passengers and a range of 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km) at high cruising speed, in addition to a flat-floor cabin and a height of 1.83 meters, it stands out from the competition for its combination of comfort and efficiency.
Its class-leading takeoff runway length of 1,091 meters offers operators greater range from short runways. With a wide range of innovative features, the Citation Latitude offers an unrivaled cabin experience, with the most open, spacious, bright and refined environment in its category.
The Citation Latitude offers excellent value for money for a wide range of operators, with seating for up to nine passengers, a maximum cruising speed of 446 knots (825 km/h) and a full tank payload of 453 kg. The aircraft is designed to support diverse missions with the comfort, capacity and efficiency that customers expect from a market-leading midsize business jet.