The U.S. Navy F/A-18F Rhino Demonstration Team performs during the 2026 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, Virginia Beach, VA., Sept. 20, 2026. For more than 70 years, the NAS Oceana Air Show has been a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach community, strengthening the bond between our warfighters and the community we proudly serve. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of America,” honors our nation’s founding, its enduring legacy and the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve and defend it. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs for the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 20, 2026. For more than 70 years, the NAS Oceana Air Show has been a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach community, strengthening the bond between our warfighters and the community we proudly serve. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of America,” honors our nation’s founding, its enduring legacy and the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve and defend it.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton)

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11) “Red Rippers”, executes an air power demonstration ahead of the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, Virginia Beach, VA., Sept, 16, 2026. For more than 70 years, the NAS Oceana Air Show has been a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach community, strengthening the bond between our warfighters and the community we proudly serve. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of America,” honors our nation’s founding, its enduring legacy, and the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve and defend it. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cierra Middleton)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron flies next to a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing over California Sept. 11, 2026. The F-16 was one of three aircraft refueled during radar testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick O’Neill)

WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 22, 2026) — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility. The production milestone highlights the continued success of the world’s best-selling midsize business jet and recognizes the employees whose craftsmanship and dedication have helped make the Citation Latitude the trusted choice for operators around the world.

With an unmatched combination of spacious, stand-up, flat-floor cabin, strong mission capability and efficient operation, the Citation Latitude also delivers excellent range and short-field performance, allowing customers to bring that value to a wide variety of missions.

“At Textron Aviation, we strive to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers, and the Citation Latitude is a powerful example of that commitment,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales & Marketing. “Customers around the world continue to choose the Latitude because it delivers the comfort, versatility and value they need to accomplish their missions with confidence.”

The 500th rollout marks a significant achievement for the growing global fleet of Citation Latitude business jets. As operators continue to choose this platform, Textron Aviation remains focused on delivering the performance, productivity and innovation customers expect from Cessna Citation business jets.

About the Cessna Citation Latitude

The Citation Latitude midsize business jet, with a four-passenger range of 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km) at high-speed cruise and a stand-up flat floor with 6 feet of cabin height, is set apart from the competition by its combination of comfort and efficiency. The aircraft’s class-leading take-off field length of 3,580 feet (1,091 m) provides operators with greater range out of short fields. Innovation abounds with thoughtful features throughout the aircraft, the Citation Latitude offers an unrivaled cabin experience featuring the most open, spacious, bright and refined cabin environment in its category.

Providing strong value for a wide range of operators, the Citation Latitude offers seating for up to nine passengers, a maximum cruise speed of 446 ktas and a full-fuel payload of 1,000 pounds. The aircraft is designed to support a variety of missions with the comfort, capability and efficiency customers expect from a leading midsize business jet.