The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE).
The flagship of the Citation line of business jets, which are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was ordered by a longtime Citation customer that currently operates several aircraft from across the Textron Aviation product portfolio, including a Cessna Citation business jet and a Cessna and Beechcraft turboprop.
Expected to deliver in 2026, the Longitude will be used for business and personal travel.
Marcelo Moreira, vice president, Sales, Latin America said: “With its class-leading performance, quiet cabin and range, the Citation Longitude is perfectly suited to meet the needs of our customers in Brazil — one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world.
“The Longitude complements the customer’s existing fleet by providing long range, speed and delivering the exceptional comfort and performance expected from a Cessna Citation business jet.”
In 2024, Textron Aviation aircraft represented 40 percent of competitive turbine aircraft deliveries in Latin America — the largest share of any aircraft original equipment manufacturer.
The region is home to nearly 1,000 Cessna Citation business jets and more than 2,100 Cessna and Beechcraft turboprops.