Cessna Citation Ascend Private Jet Enters Service with First Customer Delivery

December 31, 2025

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Textron Aviation Delivers Latest Midsize Aircraft Amid Strong Demand for Luxury Travel

Textron Aviation has officially delivered the first Cessna Citation Ascend private jet to its first customer. The aircraft features Garmin G5000 avionics and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW45D engines, and was granted type certification by the FAA in November 2025. According to AeroTime, the delivery underscores Textron’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in the midsize segment. With a purchase price of $16.725 million, the Citation Ascend is positioned as a luxury travel option for discerning customers.

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Cessna Citation Ascend Private Jet Enters Service with First Customer Delivery

December 31, 2025

2 min read

Textron Aviation Delivers Latest Midsize Aircraft Amid Strong Demand for Luxury Travel

Textron Aviation has officially delivered the first Cessna Citation Ascend private jet to its first customer. The aircraft features Garmin G5000 avionics and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW45D engines, and was granted type certification by the FAA in November 2025. According to AeroTime, the delivery underscores Textron’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in the midsize segment. With a purchase price of $16.725 million, the Citation Ascend is positioned as a luxury travel option for discerning customers.

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