First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Advances Toward Entry Into Service as First Production Unit Rolls out of the Factory
Business Wire•20/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 production unit rolls out, advancing toward entry into service
- ➤CJ4 Gen3 expected to be first light jet featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland
- ➤CJ4 Gen3 offers expected 2,165 nm range and 451 ktas maximum cruise speed
- ➤CJ4 Gen3 seats up to 11 occupants with a 6,930-pound useful load
Expert Statements
Eric Cardinali, Senior vice president, Manufacturing Operations at Textron Aviation
“This rollout is a visible result of the care, precision and teamwork that move an aircraft from design intent to a production-ready airplane”
Eric Cardinali, Senior vice president, Manufacturing Operations at Textron Aviation
“For our manufacturing teams, it represents the disciplined execution behind every milestone — translating customer-driven innovation into a high-quality aircraft built to perform. I’m proud of the craftsmanship and collaboration that brought the first Citation CJ4 Gen3 production unit to this point.”
First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Advances Toward Entry Into Service as First Production Unit Rolls out of the Factory
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