CESSNA CITATION ASCEND MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NBAA-BACE IN LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 13, 2025) – The Cessna Citation Ascend landed today at Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas, marking its world debut at the 2025 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The aircraft, which flew to the show using sustainable aviation fuel, will be on display Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 alongside other industry-leading Cessna Citation business jets.

The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

“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,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “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 Aviation expects the aircraft to enter into service later this year following certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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 favorable operating efficiencies.
Textron Aviation’s static display (AC_08) at Henderson Executive Airport will feature:
The flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet
The best-selling midsize business jet, Cessna Citation Latitude
The Cessna Citation Ascend featuring Gogo’s Galileo HDX optional connectivity solution
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
And the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 mockup