The Citation Mustang is on track for type certification in the third quarter of 2006. Most recently, high speed and low speed wind tunnel tests were completed.

The aircraft is 40 feet long and 13 feet tall. The wingspan is over 42 feet, and will incorporate an 11-degree leading edge sweep.

Said programme manger Russ Meyer: “We have completed the major critical design reviews and are confident that we have the right design for the airframe and for systems architecture. There have been very few changes form our original expectations.”

The Mustang will be certified as an FAR Part 23 aircraft, with a cruise speed of 340 knots at 35,000 feet,

and maximum operating altitude of 41,000 feet.

First customer deliveries will take place in the fourth quarter of 2006.