Cessna selects Silvercrest engines to power Hemisphere

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Cessna has chosen the the Safran Silvercrest engines to power its new Citation Hemisphere.

The Silvercrest is the same engine that powers the delayed Dassault Falcon 5X.

Cessna say that the Silvercrest will consume up to 15% less fuel than other engines in its class.

The company has also chosen Honeywell’s Primus Epic as the Hemisphere’s fully integrated cockpit solution.

“We’ve spent the past several months collaborating with our customer advisory board, which is comprised of industry executives operating various products in this class, to affirm what customers need in this segment. This input is a key influence as we continue to develop this industry-leading aircraft and we’re eager to showcase the Hemisphere to attendees at NBAA,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “What customers will experience upon entering the Hemisphere cabin is carefully considered design, materials and craftsmanship to create a bespoke, yet highly functional space with the flexibility to meet the requirements of two-hour domestic flights as well as transcontinental missions.”