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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2, the market’s best‑selling light‑entry jet and most‑delivered baseline Citation, has entered service after FAA certification in October 2025. The Gen2 integrates Garmin autothrottle, delivering automated throttle control and greater precision for pilots in key flight phases.

Discovered 2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00 | 2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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  • FAA-certified in October 2025, the Citation M2 Gen2 — the market’s best‑selling, most‑delivered baseline light jet — has entered service with Garmin autothrottle, adding automated throttle control and greater precision in climb, cruise and approach.

  • The move continues a trend of Garmin throttle integration across Textron platforms: Textron recently delivered the CJ3 Gen2 after FAA certification with Garmin autothrottle [source:fe2d5e62-1034-41f1-8bcb-c7b8992ce695], and Garmin autothrottle/autoland capability is appearing in retrofit STCs on other turboprops and light aircraft [source:6e5256cc-3d98-4d44-a516-81c307affbe9].

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