Textron Aviation delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4

Textron said the Citation CJ4 Gen3, the next iteration of the light jet, is expected to receive FAA certification this year.

Textron Aviation Inc announced the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, the Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer said.

The milestone aircraft, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines.

“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, Sales & Marketing. “Reaching 500 deliveries is a meaningful milestone that reflects the strength of the CJ4 platform and the trust customers around the world place in Textron Aviation.”

Textron said the Citation CJ4 Gen3, the next iteration of the light jet, is expected to receive FAA certification this year.

Its flight test program has completed more than 880 flight test hours across two test articles so far. The aircraft is single-pilot certified and is Textron’s largest Citation in the light jet segment.