Aviation

Textron Aviation delivers its 2,000th aircraft from Cessna CJ light jet family

Eagle staff
The Cessna CJ3+ is among eight models that make up the Citation business jet product line, all of which are built in Wichita.
The Cessna CJ3+ is among eight models that make up the Citation business jet product line, all of which are built in Wichita. Jessica Ambats/Textron Aviation Courtesy photo

Textron Aviation announced Friday it has delivered its 2,000th aircraft from its Cessna CJ light jet family, the company said in a news release.

The aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3+, was delivered to longtime customer Marc Dulude during a ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita.

“The CJ3+ provides the efficiency, reliability and overall exceptional performance that the CJ aircraft are known for, and is representative of our continued leadership in the light jet segment,” Rob Scholl, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, said in a news release.

Dulude has owned and operated several Textron Aviation aircraft, first purchasing a Citation Mustang and then later a Citation M2, the release said. He also serves on the board of directors for the Citation Jet Pilots Association.

This story was originally published June 9, 2017 at 11:23 AM with the headline "Textron Aviation delivers its 2,000th aircraft from Cessna CJ light jet family."

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