The 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, has been rolled out by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, underscoring the success of one of the industry's leading single-pilot business jets. The milestone reflects more than a decade of customer demand for a versatile and reliable aircraft and leads into the next chapter of the platform with the upcoming Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, which is expected to receive certification from the FAA this year.

"This milestone reflects the people behind every aircraft we deliver," says Brad White, senior vice president, manufacturing. "Our employees bring exceptional craftsmanship, care and consistency to the production line each day. Their dedication to building the future of flight is what makes achievements like this 500th CJ4 possible and what continues to earn the trust of our customers."

The rollout was celebrated with employees from across the Citation CJ4 production line, recognising the team whose skill, precision and pride in their work support each aircraft delivered. Their focus on quality and continuous improvement at each stage of production ensures customers receive an aircraft suited to support their missions.

"For more than a decade, customers around the world have chosen the CJ4 for its combination of performance, ease of operation and confidence in the cockpit," adds Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, sales and marketing. "Reaching 500 aircraft built demonstrates the strength of this platform and reinforces our continued investment in the light jet market as we prepare to bring the CJ4 Gen3 to customers."

Since its introduction in 2010, the Citation CJ4 series has built a strong reputation among owner-operators and fleet customers worldwide, supporting a wide range of business and special mission profiles. The aircraft’s reliability, productivity and single-pilot capability have made it a widely used business tool across global markets.

Building on that foundation, the CJ4 Gen3 introduces advanced technologies designed to enhance the pilot experience, including Garmin G3000 Prime avionics and Garmin Emergency Autoland. It offers a refined cabin experience for owners and operators, and reflects customer feedback and lessons learned from nearly 500 aircraft delivered, further developing the CJ4 platform for the future.