Textron Aviation Delivers Enhanced Experience for Citation Owners and Pilots

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 enters into service, delivering significant upgrades driven by customer feedback. Launch customers Dave Mecartney and Shannon Day took delivery of their new aircraft this week. The aircraft features Garmin autothrottle technology, added pilot legroom, and a fully customizable cabin environment. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in October 2025, the CJ3 Gen2 offers excellent range, payload, and field performance. Textron Aviation’s expanded parts distribution network provides same-day shipping and online ordering for over 150,000 unique part numbers.