Textron delivers first Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 to launch customers after FAA certification

Textron Aviation delivered the first Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 three months after FAA certification in October 2025, handing the aircraft to launch customers Dave Mecartney and Shannon Day in Wichita on Jan. 8. The CJ3 Gen2 introduces Garmin autothrottle, expanded cockpit comfort and a 2,040 nm (3,778 km) range.

Discovered 2026-01-08T13:47:18.233850-08:00 | 2026-01-08T13:47:18.233850-08:00

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  • The CJ3 Gen2 moved from FAA approval to in-service delivery within three months — a critical execution milestone after the FAA certification in October 2025 — and is quoted at 2,040 nm (3,778 km) with Garmin autothrottle and cockpit/cabin refinements.
  • First-customer handovers test Textron’s ability to convert certification into production, support and aftermarket workflows as it brings multiple Citation updates to market, complementing moves such as the Cessna Citation Ascend rollout.
  • New type entries affect OEM delivery pacing and spare/maintenance demand in a business-jet market projected to approach $40B in 2025, influencing fleet renewal and MRO capacity planning.

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