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Koch takes milestone 400th Citation CJ4
The Citation CJ4 entered service in 2010, and the Gen2 version is the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment. The jet seats up to 10 passengers and offers a 1,040-pound baggage capacity.
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Read this story in our May 2023 printed issue.

Textron Aviation has delivered its 400th Citation CJ4 series aircraft, to Koch Holdings of Easton, Pennsylvania. Textron Aviation employees and representatives from Koch Holdings celebrated the significant milestone with a special delivery ceremony at Textron Aviation's headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.

“Our customers appreciate the quality and reliability, as well as the comfort and flexibility provided by the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2,” says Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations. “This aircraft is a direct response to continued conversations with our customers. Their input, combined with the excellent work by our employees, helped create an incredible aircraft. Thank you to everyone who made this milestone possible.”

The Citation CJ4 business jet series entered service in 2010, and the Gen2 version is the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment. The jet seats up to 10 passengers and offers a 1,040-pound baggage capacity.

Valued by customers around the world for luxury and productivity, the CJ4 Gen2 is also used for a wide range of missions including air ambulance, maritime patrol, search and rescue, and aerial survey.

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