Who is ordering the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 jet?

Textron Aviation announced Tuesday that Hahn Air has entered into a purchase agreement to be the European launch customer for the just-announced Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 jet.

The deal, signed during the National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event in Las Vegas, also includes a new Cessna Citation Latitude.

Both aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2026.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Cessna Citation Latitude are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc.

Hahn Air has been a loyal Citation operator for nearly two decades. The new Citation Latitude and CJ3 Gen2 will replace Hahn Air’s existing Citation Latitude and CJ3+.

The new Citation CJ3 Gen2 is currently under development and is expected to enter service in the U.S. in 2025. Textron unveiled the aircraft during the NBAA-BACE event with a mockup at Henderson Executive Airport.

Textron also announced during the conference that North Carolina-based flyExclusive placed an order for the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.

Make Room for The Pilot

Designed with pilot input, the cockpit boasts a spacious 4.5 inches of extra legroom for the pilot. The Garmin G3000 avionics system features autothrottle technology and seamless connectivity for reduced workload and heightened situational awareness, as well as an optional Enhanced Vision System to provide improved clarity and optimized situational awareness.

The Citation CJ3 Gen2 will offer standard seating for nine passengers, with an option for eight passengers with additional storage. With a maximum range of 2,040 nautical miles and a maximum payload of 2,135 pounds, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 offers excellent range, payload and superior field performance to enable pilots to achieve a variety of missions in extensive conditions.

The Citation Latitude, with a four-passenger range of 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 kilometers) at high-speed cruise, is set apart from the competition by its combination of comfort and efficiency. The aircraft’s class-leading take-off field length of 3,580 feet provides operators with greater range out of short fields.