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nnovation
that goes further
By Tony William
Needing a long cruise range, state-of-the-art avionics and exquisite style; Cessna Aircraft Company introduced its newest business jet, the Citation Longitude. Designed with comfort a leading
edge technology, allows business people to stay connected.
The Citation Longitude’s state-of-the-art cockpit features Garmin
G5000 avionics with touch-screen controls and all of the capabilities required to comply with emerging operating requirements for
intercontinental aircraft, including FANS/CPDLC, ADSB and RNP.
Boasting a 4,000-nautical-mile range and a maximum speed of
Mach .86, the Citation Longitude will make a non-stop flight from
New York to Paris, London to Dubai or Beijing to Moscow. At a
price of $25.999 million, Cessna believes that the Citation Longitude is the best value 4,000-nautical-mile super mid-size business
jet available.
With space for a crew of two plus up to eight passengers and one
optional additional crew member seat, the Citation Longitude features a stand-up 6-foot (1.8 meter) high, 31-foot (9.4 meters) flat
floor passenger cabin. Cessna’s intelligent cabin technology developed specifically for the Citation line, ClairityTM, will be standard
on the Longitude to provide each passenger the ‘ultimate connectivity experience.’
Scott Ernest, Cessna president and CEO said: “The Citation Longitude sets itself apart with the largest Citation cabin, intercontinental range and a price point unmatched by other business
jets with similar performance. This super mid-size jet sets a new
standard for cabin efficiency, connectivity and stylish comfort.”
The Citation Longitude will be powered by two Silvercrest engines, with 11,000 pounds of thrust, made by Snecma (Safran
group). These engines lead the industry in fuel efficiency, weight
and maintainability. The engines will be on an on-condition maintenance plan, which is expected to reduce the operating costs
of the aircraft because maintenance intervals will be extended
significantly.
“We are thrilled to bring the Silvercrest engine to Cessna customers because of its best-in-class efficiency, reliability and quality,”
Ernest said. “This engine is expected to take the Citation Longitude to a new level and give our customers the range, efficiency
and noise-reduction they need to be successful in today’s competitive environment.”
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Cabin seat configuration options include a dual-club eight-seat arrangement and a four-place forward club with a three-place couch
and entertainment credenza. Cabin-length indirect LED lighting
is provided overhead in the passenger service units with variable
adjustment for direct reading lights and more. For long-distance
travel comfort, the cabin is equipped with a dual-zone temperature control, a fully operational galley with an oven and cold storage along with a pressurized water system. The aircraft features
a large lavatory equipped with a vacuum-assist toilet. The cabin
also features in-flight access to a spaciou ́