Cessna Aircraft’s president and ceo Jack J. Pelton has announced that the company’s Citation Mustang will be assembled in Independence, Kansas.

“This is an important date for Cessna and Kansas,” said Pelton. “Nearly eight years ago we dedicated this facility with the revival of our new single engine piston aircraft product line.

“Today, we’re excited to announce that a new era of business jets will be built in Independence.

“We thoroughly analysed all aspects related to building the Mustang at all current facilities. The Wichita and Independence facilities were the two final choices.

“Both facilities have excess capacity, a dedicated workforce and a good partnership with the community. The final decision is to assemble the Mustang at our Independence facility and manufacture the Mustang wings at our Columbus facility.”

Cessna says the Mustang will

be comprehensively equipped,

high volume and price sensitive. With more than 200 orders already taken, Cessna anticipates Mustang deliveries to be higher than any

other Citation model.

Said a spokesman: “When the Mustang reaches full production, Cessna expects to have increased

its Independence workforce by approximately 500.”