The Cessna Citation Ascend landed at Henderson Executive airport in Las Vegas, marking its world debut at NBAA-BACE 2025. The aircraft, which flew to the show using sustainable aviation fuel, is on display on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, 15 alongside other Cessna Citation business jets.

“We asked our customers what they wanted in this iconic aircraft, and our teams worked to bring their vision for the Citation Ascend to life,” says Textron senior vice president, sales and marketing Lannie O'Bannion. “With the aircraft making its debut at NBAA-BACE, visitors can see the new Garmin G5000 cockpit and experience the sleek new interior features including a flat floor, larger windows and wireless cabin management system.”

Currently under development, the aircraft recently achieved a major milestone as the first production unit rolled out of the factory. Textron expects the aircraft, the latest iteration of the Citation 560XL series, to enter into service later this year following FAA certification.

With more than 1,000 Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft delivered since 2000, owners and operators appreciate the aircraft for its unparalleled combination of performance, comfort, ease of operation, range of mission capabilities and favourable operating efficiencies.

Textron’s static display (AC_08) at Henderson Executive airport features:

- The flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet;

- The best-selling midsize business jet, Cessna Citation Latitude;

- The Cessna Citation Ascend featuring Gogo Galileo HDX optional connectivity;

- The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2; and

- The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 mockup.

The design of the Citation Ascend was based on customer feedback for ultimate performance and comfort, and on the Cessna Citation Longitude and Latitude. It has a flat floor to provide generous legroom and flexibility for passengers; the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines deliver fuel efficiency and increased thrust; and Garmin G5000 avionics feature the latest software and hardware, including autothrottle technology. There is a Honeywell RE100 [XL] auxiliary power unit (APU) approved for unattended operations.

With 19 standard USB charging ports and three universal outlets throughout the aircraft, all crew and passengers have access to at least one charging port. The aircraft can be configured for up to 12 passengers.