Cessna Citation Ascend Test Program Soars Ahead as Second Flight Test Article Successfully Takes Flight
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The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and manufactured by
The initial flight of P1, piloted by
"Today’s successful flight of the second Citation Ascend test article marks another achievement for the program, and that’s a testament to the many great employees involved with this project,” said
The Citation Ascend flight test certification program is expected to complete certification testing with the two test articles – the prototype and P1. To date, the program has accumulated more than 400 flight hours.
About the Cessna Citation Ascend
With sleek and modern features, customers will enjoy many of the luxuries found in the bestselling Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude, including a flat floor to provide generous legroom and flexibility for passengers. The aircraft will offer Pratt &
With 19 standard USB charging ports and three universal outlets throughout the aircraft, all crew and passengers will enjoy access to at least one charging port in the Citation Ascend. The aircraft has a standard seating configuration of nine passengers.
For more information and aircraft specifics, visit cessna.com/ascend.
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