Cessna Citation Ascend Program Continues to Advance With Rollout of First Production Unit

Cessna Citation Ascend Program Continues to Advance With Rollout of First Production Unit

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 15, 2025-

Textron Aviation rolls out first production Cessna Citation Ascend

Textron Aviation marked a milestone in its latest business jet program with the rollout of the first production Cessna Citation Ascend in Wichita, Kansas, on September 15. The twinjet, a continuation of the manufacturer’s Citation 560XL series, is anticipated to receive certification from the Federal Aviation Administration later this year.  Employees gathered at the company’s Wichita factory on Monday to celebrate the rollout, which Textron Avi…

Cessna Citation Ascend Rolls Out First Production Unit

Textron Aviation announced Monday that its Cessna Citation Ascend program rolled out its first production aircraft at its Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility. The midsize business jet is part of the Citation 560XL series and is expected to receive FAA certification later this year, the company said. “Today is a big celebration and thank you to everyone who has been a part of building up to this point. It is your craftsmanship that continues …

Textron Aviation completes first production unit of Citation Ascend

Textron Aviation has announced the completion of the first production unit of the Cessna Citation Ascend, new member… The post Textron Aviation completes first production unit of Citation Ascend appeared first on Air Data News.