Textron Inc. : Cessna Citation M2: Customers Asked, We Answered
07/23/2012| 05:45pm US/Eastern
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Oshkosh, WI - Jul 23, 2012 - Cessna's Citation M2, on
display at Cessna's EAA AirVenture exhibit, is what our
customers are asking for - ease of cockpit navigation, friendly
transition for the pilot moving up or new to the jet market,
comfortable cabin and efficient speed and range. Since the
program was announced, nearly nine months ago, Cessna's M2
engineering team has incorporated customer comments and
suggestions into the design of the M2. Cessna Aircraft Company
is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
"The innovative M2 team has been working incredibly hard
to make sure this aircraft is just what our customers are
asking for - talking and meeting directly with customers to
ensure we are hearing their feedback," said Brian
Rohloff, Cessna business leader for Citation Mustang and M2.
"We have taken the initial design and incorporated
customer feedback to make upgrades that we know our customers
will like."
Those upgrades include a shortened throttle quadrant pedestal
and extended crew seat tracks to increase leg room in the
cockpit. We have also integrated more switches into the
Garmin Touch Screens to create a clean, intuitive interface
for the pilots.
"We heard several times in talking with pilots and
owner/operators that these are a must for the M2 - so we made
it happen," Rohloff said.
Even while incorporating customer feedback into the M2
program, the program is on track for 2013 delivery. With
nearly 200 hours on two M2 flying articles, flight test
remains a priority to move closer to FAA certification (Part
23).
"Throughout our test flights, the aircraft has performed
exceptionally well. The engine operations, avionics suite and
other aircraft systems have exceeded our expectations and
have proven great choices for the M2," said Brian
Steele, Cessna business leader, TTX and former Citation M2
engineering program manager. "It's great for the
team to hear our test pilots say things like, 'Wow, this
really is a nice aircraft to fly - its handling
characteristics are great, the Garmin G3000 avionics are so
intuitive and seamless; the whole aircraft is truly fun to
fly.' That tells us we are on the right track and we are
excited to get this sleek aircraft into our eagerly waiting
customers' hands."
The Citation M2's clean cockpit design is anchored by the
fully integrated Garmin G3000 avionics suite and the aircraft
is powered by a pair of FADEC-controlled Williams
International FJ44-1AP-21 turbofan engines. It has an all-new
cabin design, including the optional Cessna proprietary cabin
management system, ClairityTM, which includes the latest
interface options for greater in-flight productivity and
connectivity.
With room for two crew and up to six passengers, the $4.195
million Citation M2 has a maximum cruise speed of 400 knots
true airspeed (741 kilometers per hour) and a range of 1,300
nautical miles (2,408 kilometers). The aircraft can operate
at airports with runways as short as 3,250 feet (991 meters)
and will climb to 41,000 feet (12,497 meters) in 24 minutes.
A video highlighting the Citation M2's features can be
viewed on Cessna's
YouTube channel. Visit our gallery of Citation
M2 images.
Brian Rohloff, Cessna Business Leader for Citation
Mustang and M2, inside the cockpit of the M2
prototype
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Check out the latest photos of the Citation
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About Cessna
Cessna is the world's leading general aviation company.
Since its inception in 1927, Cessna has designed, produced
and delivered more than 193,500 airplanes around the globe.
This includes more than 6,300 Citation business jets, making
it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Today,
Cessna has two principal lines of business: aircraft sales
and aftermarket services. Aircraft sales include Citation
business jets, Caravan single-engine utility turboprops,
single-engine piston aircraft and lift solutions by
CitationAir. Aftermarket services include parts, maintenance,
inspection and repair services. In 2011, Cessna delivered 689
aircraft, including 183 Citation business jets, and reported
revenues of $2.990 billion. More information about Cessna
Aircraft Company is available at cessna.com.
About Textron
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 Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company,
Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron
Systems. More information is available at textron.com.
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