Textron opened at this year’s NBAA convention taking place in Las Vegas with the announcement of its next generation Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 business jets.
“With the mindset that no detail is too small when shaping customer flight experiences, we’ve touched all areas of these aircraft to create the Citation M2 Gen2 and the Citation XLS Gen2 – from cockpit to cargo area and everywhere in between,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience.
“Shaped by extensive customer feedback, the upgrades to these aircraft embody the latest in technology and design. These new models represent a significant commitment from Textron Aviation as we continue to bring best-in-class performance and features to our customers.”
The company is now taking orders for both new models with deliveries expected to begin by the end of first quarter 2022 for the Citation M2 Gen2 and second quarter 2022 for the Citation XLS Gen2.
There are Gen2 interior mockups available during the event on Textron Aviation’s static display at Henderson Executive Airport.
Citation M2 Gen2
The M2 Gen2 has an enhanced cabin experience that includes premium interior styling, ambient accent lighting, re-mastered illuminated cupholders and additional in-flight accessible storage. There’s also wireless charging capabilities and USB-A ports at each cabin seat.
In the cockpit, three inches of legroom has been added to the co-pilot position for enhanced comfort. Additionally, cabin entry threshold materials have been improved for durability and maintainability.
Citation XLS Gen2
There’s a new lighted airstair door on the Citation XLS Gen2, plus a new entry curtain has been added for inclement weather protection on the ground and improved cabin acoustics in flight.
A new pedestal seat design enhances passenger comfort with individual controls, new styling and optional quilting, while the forward couch features an optional fold-down capability, which allows passengers to access baggage in flight.
