Cessna Citation Ascend Program Advances With Successful Certification Tests and Extensive Flight Testing
2024年5月14日 - 12:00AM
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Textron Aviation today announced the continued advancement of
the Cessna Citation Ascend program following the successful
completion by the prototype aircraft of numerous certification
tests and more than 350 flight test hours. The Citation Ascend
business jet was unveiled during the 2023 European Business
Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) and the aircraft is
expected to enter into service in 2025.
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The Cessna Citation business jet family is designed and
manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT)
company.
The newest Citation is designed to bring a new cockpit, improved
performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet
market. The aircraft’s state-of-the-art avionics including
autothrottle, high payload capacity and impressive range offer
customers reduced pilot workload and the ability to do more and go
farther.
“With the prototype aircraft’s successful completion of rigorous
certification tests and over 350 flight test hours, we are
confident in the development progress of the Citation Ascend,” said
Chris Hearne, senior vice president, Engineering & Programs.
“The success of the program to date highlights the skill and
commitment of our teams in designing and delivering the best
aviation experience for customers.”
The Citation Ascend prototype aircraft has successfully
completed testing that includes:
- Extreme hot and cold weather testing, ensuring aircraft systems
are functional and operational at extreme temperatures
- Bird strike
- Braking performance
- Tire burst
- Cockpit and cabin window static and residual strength
The aircraft’s systems simulator test rig, known as an “Iron
Bird,” continues to make strides in its development and support of
the program advancement. Leveraging unique Textron Aviation
engineering and manufacturing techniques, the test system
incorporates the design of the aircraft’s avionics, electrical and
engine control systems to support pilot familiarization and flight
scenarios.
The Citation Ascend features Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D
engines, nearing certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation,
are designed to deliver improved fuel efficiency, increased thrust
and longer time-on-wing for eligible customers. The engine uses new
materials and technology – including a more efficient high-pressure
compressor and an enhanced single stage high-pressure turbine
module. The PW545D engines are also equipped with a Full Authority
Digital Engine Control (FADEC), enabling the new autothrottle
technology and ensuring they operate at their maximum efficiency
and with reduced pilot workload.
About the Cessna Citation Ascend Textron Aviation
designed the Citation Ascend based on customer feedback for
ultimate performance and comfort.
With sleek and modern features, customers will enjoy many of the
luxuries found in the bestselling Citation Latitude and Citation
Longitude, including a flat floor to provide generous legroom and
flexibility for passengers. The aircraft will offer Pratt &
Whitney Canada PW545D engines designed to deliver fuel efficiency
and increased thrust, as well as state-of-the-art Garmin G5000
avionics that feature the latest software and hardware, including
autothrottle technology. The Ascend also features a Honeywell RE100
[XL] Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) approved for unattended
operations.
With 19 standard USB charging ports and three universal outlets
throughout the aircraft, all crew and passengers will enjoy access
to at least one charging port in the Citation Ascend. The aircraft
has a standard seating configuration of nine passengers.
For more information and aircraft specifics, visit
cessna.com/ascend.
About Textron Aviation We inspire the journey of flight.
For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc.
company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft,
Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation
experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything
from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to
special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron
Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product
portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than
half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more
than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability
and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information,
visit www.txtav.com| www.defense.txtav.com|
www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry
company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the
world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft,
Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron
Systems, and TRU Simulation. For more information, visit:
www.textron.com.
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