With this year's NBAA convention fast approaching, Cessna ceo Gary Hay has spoken about the company's progress this year and its plans for the New Orleans showpiece.

Hay said: "The new millennium started for us with unprecedented accomplishments and significant milestones. It is certainly a year that will stand out in the history of Cessna.

"We are looking forward to the opportunity to highlight our recent achievements, as well as share the news of some significant new milestones at this year's NBAA Convention."

The Cessna exhibit, booth #2081, will feature full-size cabin mock-ups of the Citation Sovereign, as well as the newly certified Citation Encore and Citation CJ2.

Information on Citation, Caravan and single-engine sales, financing and customer support will also be available.

The Cessna static display, located at New Orleans Lakefront airport, will feature the 206 Stationair, Grand Caravan, CJ1, CJ2, Bravo, Encore, Excel, and Citation X. Information on CitationShares, will also be available at the Cessna exhibit.