Citation CJ4 Gen3 Program Progresses toward Certification with P1 Flight Written 19 May 2025
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Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 | Credit: Peter Bakema; Wikimedia Commons; GFDL
Aviation International News reports, “Textron Aviation has completed the first flight of a second Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 test aircraft, marking a key milestone in the program’s path toward certification. Designated P1, the second test jet provides a platform focused on evaluating avionics, human factors, and cabin systems. The flight, conducted from the company’s Wichita facilities, lasted 3 hours 29 minutes and reached FL450 and 305 knots.”
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