The Extended Lineage of Citation Business Aircraft

The Citation brand of aircraft sets the standard when it comes to safe, reliable, and luxurious business travel. The brand was the brainchild of industry pioneer Clyde Cessna, who launched the Fanjet 500 in late 1968 as a model that combined military jet and single and twin-engine flight technology. The prototype took the name Citation 500 and made its first flight in September 1969 from the firm’s facility in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft achieved FAA certification in 1971, and the following year, Cessna delivered its first commercial business aircraft.

Originally published at Medium on Nov 8, 2023