Airframer
Quintus Technologies Quintus Technologies

The Airframer Bulletin

Airframer · Cessna Citation M2 · Textron Aviation Inc.

All news ✕ Clear ‹ Current edition

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airframer · Cessna Citation M2 · Textron Aviation Inc., newest first.

23 items

2026
6 August 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 July

ReleaseCessna Citation Gen3 light jets progress toward FAA certification

3 June The Citation M2 Gen3 prototype reached 41,000ft during its first flight.

Textron's next-generation Citation M2 completes first flight

The M2 Gen3 aircraft has entered a wider test programme as Textron works towards certification and planned service entry in 2027.

2025
13 October

ReleaseCessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles achieves FAA certification, bringing greater control and precision to pilots

2024
24 October 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 October

ReleaseTextron Aviation soars into NBAA-BACE as it unveils the next generation of Cessna Citation business jets - the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

2023
18 October The Garmin Autothrottle aboard the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2.

Garmin earns applications for G3000's autothrottle

Garmin Autothrottles enhances the Citation M2 Gen2 and Embraer 300E's capabilities by optimising engine power, simplifying flight management and increasing overall operating efficiency.

2022
4 April

ReleaseFirst Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 enters into service following FAA certification

2020
15 June

ReleaseTextron Aviation delivers 250th Cessna Citation M2

2016
3 October

ReleaseCessna celebrates segment leadership with 5,000th Citation light jet delivery

3 May

ReleaseCessna model 525 celebrates 25 years of innovation and leadership in the light jet market

2015
17 November

ReleaseCessna prepares to deliver the 100th Cessna Citation M2 only two years after certification

20 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings impressive lineup to EAA AirVenture 2015

2014
12 August

ReleaseCessna Citation M2 receives certifications in Brazil and Argentina

23 June

ReleaseCessna Citation M2 receives EASA certification

2013
23 August

ReleaseFirst production Citation M2 takes flight

1 August

ReleaseFirst production Citation M2 leaves manufacturing line

8 May

ReleaseNew Citation M2 reaches 'wing mate' stage

10 January

ReleaseCessna Citation M2 off to flying start

2012
23 July

ReleaseCessna Citation M2: customers asked, we answered

9 March

ReleaseCessna's new Citation M2 makes first flight today

2011
12 October

ReleaseCessna's Clairity cabin technology system provides an industry leading, intuitive cabin experience

26 September

ReleaseCessna launches new light business jet: Citation M2