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400th Latitude joins Simmons Foods’ fleet
Over the years, Simmons Foods has found that Citation jets have significantly enhanced its operational capabilities and is pleased to add a third to its business fleet.
A representative of Simmons Foods with Textron SVP, global sales and flight operations Lannie O’Bannion on the right.
Read this story in our October 2024 printed issue.

Longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods has taken delivery of the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude from Textron. The Siloam Springs, Arkansas-based company will utilise the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its business travel, complementing the existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing operations across multiple locations.

“Over the years, we’ve found that Citation jets mean business in every way. Our fleet of Citations has significantly enhanced our company’s operational capabilities, allowing us to serve our customers, employees and farmers more effectively,” says CEO Todd Simmons. “Guided by our family values of integrity, respect, hard work and innovation, the Latitude’s performance and reliability are a natural fit for our business.”

Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations for Textron Aviation, adds: “The delivery of the 400th Citation Latitude is a testament to the aircraft’s superior design and a proud moment for our team. This milestone not only reinforces the Latitude’s status as the leader in the midsize jet segment, but also underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting new standards for comfort, efficiency and performance in the aviation industry.”

Certified in 2015, the Citation Latitude has been the world’s most-delivered midsize business jet for eight consecutive years and is a favourite with customers due to its reliability, versatility and impressive 2,700nm range.

With a flat floor cabin and ample space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly nonstop between destinations such as New York and Los Angeles or Vancouver and Guatemala City.

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