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Textron Aviation Inc. announced Tuesday that it has finalized a purchase agreement with European private jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude business jets. The order marks a significant expansion of LUMINAIR’s fleet, aimed at meeting rising customer demand and increasing the company’s operational flexibility throughout Europe.The Citation Latitude, currently recognized as a top-selling
midsize business jet, was chosen by LUMINAIR for its blend of performance,
cabin comfort, and operational efficiency. Designed to accommodate up to nine
passengers, the aircraft features a stand-up signature, flat-floor cabin,
making it a versatile asset for a variety of mission profiles, including
corporate travel, air ambulance services, and aerial surveillance.
The aircraft is engineered to handle a broad range of
European routes with ease. With an impressive four-passenger range of 2,700
nautical miles (5,000 kilometers) at high-speed cruise, the Latitude can enable
nonstop travel between destinations such as Edinburgh and Larnaca, Riga and Tenerife, and Helsinki and San Sebastián. Furthermore, its ability to operate
from shorter runways—boasting a class-leading take-off field length of just
1,091 meters—enables LUMINAIR to access a wider variety of airports, providing
greater destination flexibility for its clients.
The addition of these nine aircraft bolsters Textron
Aviation's already substantial presence in the European market, where more than
850 Cessna Citation jets are currently in service. These aircraft support
missions ranging from private transport to specialized utility roles,
underscoring the brand’s deep integration into the European aviation infrastructure.
LUMINAIR is scheduled to begin taking delivery of the new
Citation Latitude jets later this year. As air travel demand remains steady
across the continent, this acquisition positions the operator to enhance its
service capabilities and maintain a competitive edge in the midsize business
jet segment.
For Textron Aviation, the deal reinforces the enduring
popularity of the Citation Latitude platform, which remains a cornerstone of
the company’s midsize business jet portfolio due to its sophisticated avionics,
cabin ergonomics, and favorable operating economics.
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