Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend mock-up will be making its North American show debut at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) next week in Las Vegas.
The mock-up will be displayed at Textron Aviation’s static display at Henderson Executive Airport and features a fully sustainable interior, a new hard shell exterior with a custom paint scheme and additional functionality within the cabin.
Textron says the business jet will also be bringing an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market.
“We designed the Ascend to take the best from our legendary 560XL series – the most successful family of business jets – and set a new standard in terms of comfort and performance,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations.
“For the first time in North America, customers can see for themselves how the Ascend can transform their business or travel experiences and give them versatility and flexibility to accomplish any mission, now and in the future.”
The company expects Citation Ascend to enter into service in 2025.
