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Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 kicks off FAA certification path with 2027 entry-into-service target

Textron Aviation has started the flight-test program for the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, the latest evolution of its entry-level business jet. The manufacturer says certification work is underway and is targeting FAA approval and entry into service in 2027, positioning the model for a new customer cycle.

Discovered 2026-06-02T12:22:17.730660-07:00 | 2026-06-02T12:22:17.730660-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The start of M2 Gen3 flight testing signals Textron’s progress toward a 2027 certification/entry-into-service milestone—timing that affects customer ordering, delivery planning, and competitive positioning in the entry-level segment.
  • This update is another step in Textron’s product roadmap that can influence fleet modernization decisions for operators evaluating new-model economics and capability.
  • Certification activity is a leading indicator for downstream impacts across aftermarket support, MRO planning, and avionics/ops readiness for a fresh type entering service.

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2026-06-02T12:22:17.730660-07:00
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2026-06-03T11:41:53.670473-07:00
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