CITATION LONGITUDE
The Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet manufactured by Cessna, a part of Textron Aviation. It's known for its range, payload capacity, and quiet, comfortable cabin. The Longitude was first flown in 2016 and entered the market in 2019.
Here's a more detailed look at the Citation Longitude:
Key Features:
- Range:
The Citation Longitude has a range of 3,500 nautical miles (6,482 kilometers), allowing for transatlantic flights like New York to London according to Air Charter Service (Canada).
- Capacity:
It typically seats eight or nine passengers and can hold around 12 suitcases in the baggage compartment according to Air Charter Service (Canada).
- Cabin:
The cabin is designed for comfort with a flat floor, six feet of headroom, and advanced soundproofing according to Textron Aviation Media Center https://media.txtav.com/237877-best-selling-cessna-citation-latitude-and-flagship-citation-longitude-to-offer-new-advanced-avionics-features, Cessna.
- Technology:
It features the Garmin G5000 avionics suite and a wireless cabin management system.
- Performance:
It has a high cruise speed and a low direct operating cost compared to other super-midsize jets according to Cessna.
- Engines:
It is powered by two Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines.
- Cost:
The typical purchase price is around $29.995 million, according to Globalair.com and annual operating costs can be in the millions.
Design and Development:
- The Longitude was first announced at the EBACE (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) in May 2012.
- It is an evolution of the Cessna Citation Columbus project, sharing a similar cabin design and fuselage cross-section with the Citation Latitude.
- Textron Aviation focused on passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and advanced technology during the design process