Inside the Citation Ascend Simulator Bringing Lifelike Training to Jet Pilots

TRU Simulation's Full Flight Simulator for the Cessna Citation Ascend Achieves FAA Qualification, Expanding Advanced Training for Midsize Jet Pilots

TAMPA, Fla. -- TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and an affiliate of Textron Aviation, announced today its Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Cessna Citation Ascend has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level D qualification. This milestone significantly enhances advanced training options for midsize jet pilots, delivering a highly immersive and true-to-life training environment on the recently FAA …

TRU Simulation’s Full Flight Simulator for the Cessna Citation Ascend Achieves FAA Qualification, Expanding Advanced Training for Midsize Jet Pilots

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 16, 2026-

Inside the Citation Ascend simulator bringing lifelike training to jet pilots

Level D status lets midsize jet pilots train on the FAA-certified Citation Ascend with 6DOF motion and 200x40-degree visuals; EASA approval expected 2026.