At the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas, Textron Aviation was showing off the next generation of Citation business jets that it calls Gen3. It’s a combination of flight deck and avionics upgrades that includes Garmin’s Emergency Autoland, plus some major upgrades to the Citation CJ4 including the G3000 Prime integrated avionics suite. Aviation Consumer magazine’s Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano took a look at the Citation line with Jimmy Beeson, Textron Aviation’s director of product development.
NBAA 2024: Cessna Citation Gen3 Upgrades
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation introduced its "Gen3" Citation business jets at the 2024 NBAA-BACE, showcasing significant flight deck and avionics upgrades.
- A core feature of the Gen3 enhancements is the integration of Garmin's Emergency Autoland system across the updated Citation line.
- The Citation CJ4 Gen3 model receives notable upgrades, including the advanced G3000 Prime integrated avionics suite.
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