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First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Advances Toward Entry Into Service as First Production Unit Rolls out of the Factory

$TXTPress releaseOct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM ETRead the release

Textron Aviation rolled out the first production unit of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, a key milestone as the light jet advances toward entry into service. The CJ4 Gen3 is expected to be the first light jet to market with Garmin Emergency Autoland, which can automatically land the aircraft if the pilot is incapacitated, and features the Garmin G3000 PRIME flight deck. Textron says the aircraft targets a 2,165 nm maximum range, 451 ktas cruise speed, seating for up to 11 occupants and a 6,930-pound useful load.

Key figures

Max range nm
2165
Max occupants
11
Useful load lbs
6930
Max cruise speed ktas
451

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