Cessna Delivers 7000th Citation; First Latitude For NetJets Textron Aviation company Cessna has delivered alot of Citation jets over the years. In fact the company just celebrated the milestone 7000th Citation delivery mark. The 7000th article happens to also be the first Citation Latitude for Berkshire Hathaway company NetJets. To celebrate this milestone delivery, NetJets and Textron Aviation held a special ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita. During the ceremony, NetJets announced that due to owners’ great response to the Latitude, the company has added 50 more options to its initial order placed in 2012, bringing its total order and options up to 200 aircraft.
“The Cessna and NetJets relationship extends more than 20 years and our newest certified business jet is a perfect fit for their operations,” said Scott Ernest, President and CEO, Textron Aviation. “The Citation Latitude’s performance and value proposition equates to increased productivity for NetJets’ owners, while giving them large-cabin amenities at a midsize cost. We are thrilled the aircraft has become one of the fastest selling aircraft in NetJets’ history.” The Latitude is expected to give the best-in class- service to NetJets and its customers. “The Citation Latitude business jet gives our owners and their guests best-in-class performance, size and comfort in the midsize category. As the newest NetJets offering, the Citation Latitude is a great addition to our fleet of the world’s best aircraft,” said Adam Johnson, CEO, NetJets. “With the Latitude, we will continue giving owners unparalleled service and safety, while advancing our long term relationship with Textron Aviation.” For more information: Cessna Aircraft Company 1 Cessna Blvd. Wichita, KS 67215 www.cessna.com ***
