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Cessna Citation CJ3 | Airframer | Textron Aviation Inc.

06/08/2026News:
The CJ3 Gen3 prototype reached 41,000 feet during its nearly two-hour first flight.

CJ3 Gen3 prototype completes maiden flight in Wichita

The prototype aircraft pairs Garmin Emergency Autoland with the G3000 avionics suite as Textron Aviation continues certification work on the light jet.

21/07/2026Press Release:
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3.		Cessna Citation Gen3 light jets progress toward FAA certification
13/10/2025Press Release:
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 achieves FAA type certification, bringing the most comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to market
24/10/2024News:
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype.

Textron's CJ4 Gen3 prototype takes first flight

The team evaluated the new avionics systems, along with the propulsion, environmental and flight control systems, during the 1 hour and 47 minute flight.

21/10/2024Press Release:
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3		Textron Aviation soars into NBAA-BACE as it unveils the next generation of Cessna Citation business jets - the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

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