The 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has rolled out of production at Textron's factory in Wichita, Kansas, and is expected to be delivered later this year. Employees recognised the milestone with a special celebration at the company's headquarters in Wichita.

“The Citation Latitude has redefined aircraft performance, efficiency and cabin experience,” says Todd McKee, senior vice president, integrated supply chain. “Thanks to the dedication and skill of our team, we are continuously innovating and enhancing the Citation jets’ design and manufacturing process, providing our customers with unmatched performance, productivity and profitability. With our sights set on the future, we are committed to ongoing investment in research and development to continue inspiring the journey of flight.”

Certified in 2015, the Citation Latitude has been the world’s most-delivered midsize business jet for eight consecutive years and has proved a hit with customers due to its reliability, versatility and 2,700nm range. Assembly of the Citation Latitude features a variety of technological advancements including the use of automated robotics, monolithic machined structures and ergonomically friendly tooling stations, resulting in detailed precision throughout the build process. Through these advancements, customers benefit from the highest quality, impressive maintenance intervals and limited aircraft down times.

With a flat floor cabin and ample space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly non-stop between destinations such as Los Angeles and New York or Geneva and Riyadh. The Citation Latitude stands as the preferred choice among customers for a wide range of operations, including corporations, charter, personal travel, air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and numerous other specialised missions.

The Citation Latitude midsize business jet is set apart from the competition by its combination of comfort and efficiency. The aircraft’s take-off field length of 3,580 feet at MTW provides operators with greater range out of short fields. Inside, the Citation Latitude offers an unrivalled cabin experience featuring an open, spacious, bright and refined cabin environment.

The wireless cabin management system provides productive connectivity and entertainment to each passenger through their personal electronic devices. With standard seating configurations, the Citation Latitude jet can comfortably accommodate up to nine passengers. Extended maintenance intervals provide owners with the lowest direct operating costs in the midsize segment.