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Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

Textron Aviation has flown the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, starting an expanded flight-test phase ahead of FAA certification. The manufacturer reiterated its planned 2027 entry-into-service timeline for the next-generation entry-level business jet.

Discovered 2026-06-03T16:27:29.340450-07:00 | 2026-06-03T16:27:29.340450-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The first-flight milestone moves the Citation M2 Gen3 from development into an expanded flight-test program that directly sets the pace for FAA certification and the company’s 2027 service-entry target.
  • Certification progress on the next-generation light jet affects future fleet planning and replacement cycles for entry-level business-jet operators, especially around timing of type acceptance.
  • This updates the earlier start of the certification pathway coverage in Citation M2 Gen3 kicks off FAA certification path with 2027 entry target.

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2026-06-03T16:27:29.340450-07:00
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2026-06-04T15:22:35.596773-07:00
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