Cessna Citation Ascend continues to progress through certification program, will deliver with latest update of Garmin G5000 avionics suite
Textron Aviation announced that the Cessna Citation Ascend, expected to enter service in 2025, will be equipped with the latest enhancements to the Garmin G5000 avionics suite. The Ascend program has accumulated nearly 600 flight hours through more than 200 flights with two test articles. The aircraft will feature advanced technologies including Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), expanded Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) capabilities, enhanced traffic awareness, and advanced connectivity options. These enhancements aim to reduce pilot workload, improve situational awareness, and provide a superior aviation experience for customers in the midsize business jet market.
Textron Aviation ha annunciato che il Cessna Citation Ascend, previsto per entrare in servizio nel 2025, sarà dotato delle ultime migliorie al suite avionico Garmin G5000. Il programma Ascend ha accumulato quasi 600 ore di volo attraverso oltre 200 voli con due esemplari in fase di test. L'aereo presenterà tecnologie avanzate tra cui il Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), capacità ampliate di Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), consapevolezza del traffico migliorata e opzioni di connettività avanzate. Questi miglioramenti mirano a ridurre il carico di lavoro del pilota, migliorare la consapevolezza situazionale e offrire un'esperienza di aviazione superiore per i clienti nel mercato dei jet da affari di medio formato.
Textron Aviation anunció que el Cessna Citation Ascend, que se espera entre en servicio en 2025, estará equipado con las últimas mejoras en el sistema de aviónica Garmin G5000. El programa Ascend ha acumulado casi 600 horas de vuelo a través de más de 200 vuelos con dos aeronaves de prueba. La aeronave contará con tecnologías avanzadas, incluyendo el Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), capacidades ampliadas de Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), mejor conciencia del tráfico y opciones avanzadas de conectividad. Estas mejoras tienen como objetivo reducir la carga de trabajo del piloto, mejorar la conciencia situacional y proporcionar una experiencia aérea superior para los clientes en el mercado de jets de negocios de tamaño medio.
텍스트론 항공이 2025년에 서비스에 들어갈 예정인 Cessna Citation Ascend가 Garmin G5000 항공기 시스템의 최신 향상 기능을 갖출 것이라고 발표했습니다. Ascend 프로그램은 두 대의 시험 비행기로 진행한 200회 이상의 비행을 통해 거의 600비행 시간을 축적했습니다. 이 항공기는 합성 비전 유도 시스템(SVGS), 확대된 합성 비전 기술(SVT) 기능, 향상된 교통 인식 및 고급 연결 옵션 등의 첨단 기술을 특징으로 합니다. 이러한 향상은 조종사의 업무 부담을 줄이고 상황 인식을 개선하며 중형 비즈니스 제트 시장의 고객에게 우수한 항공 경험을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Textron Aviation a annoncé que le Cessna Citation Ascend, qui devrait entrer en service en 2025, sera équipé des dernières améliorations de la suite avionique Garmin G5000. Le programme Ascend a accumulé près de 600 heures de vol lors de plus de 200 vols avec deux appareils d'essai. L'avion présentera des technologies avancées telles que le Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), des capacités élargies de Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), une meilleure conscience de la circulation et des options de connectivité avancées. Ces améliorations visent à réduire la charge de travail des pilotes, à améliorer la conscience situationnelle et à offrir une expérience aéronautique supérieure aux clients sur le marché des jets d'affaires de taille intermédiaire.
Textron Aviation kündigte an, dass der Cessna Citation Ascend, der voraussichtlich 2025 in den Einsatz gehen wird, mit den neuesten Verbesserungen des Garmin G5000 Avioniksystems ausgestattet sein wird. Das Ascend-Programm hat nahezu 600 Flugstunden aus mehr als 200 Flügen mit zwei Testmustern gesammelt. Das Flugzeug wird mit fortschrittlichen Technologien ausgestattet sein, darunter Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), erweiterte Fähigkeiten in der Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), verbesserte Verkehrswarnung und fortschrittliche Konnektivitätsoptionen. Diese Verbesserungen zielen darauf ab, die Arbeitslast des Piloten zu reduzieren, das situative Bewusstsein zu verbessern und den Kunden im Markt für mittelgroße Geschäftsreiseflugzeuge ein überragendes Flugerlebnis zu bieten.
- Cessna Citation Ascend progressing through certification program
- Advanced Garmin G5000 avionics suite to be included in the aircraft
- Nearly 600 flight hours accumulated through more than 200 flights
- New features like SVGS and expanded SVT capabilities for improved situational awareness
- Enhanced traffic awareness and separation systems
- Advanced connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE networks
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The Cessna Citation Ascend's integration of the latest Garmin G5000 avionics suite represents a significant technological leap in the midsize business jet market. Key advancements include:
- Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) supporting approach minima as low as
150 ft, enhancing safety in low-visibility conditions - Expanded Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) with 3D airport views and taxiway routing, reducing runway incursion risks
- Advanced traffic awareness features like CDTI Assisted Visual Separation (CAVS) and Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA)
- Improved connectivity with high-bandwidth data exchange options
These enhancements significantly reduce pilot workload, improve situational awareness and increase operational efficiency. The G5000 suite's split-screen capability and future-proof design through software updates ensure the Ascend remains at the forefront of aviation technology. This upgrade aligns with industry trends towards more integrated, intelligent cockpit systems, potentially giving Textron a competitive edge in the midsize jet segment.
The Cessna Citation Ascend's progress and avionics upgrade carry significant implications for Textron Aviation's market position:
- Targeting the midsize business jet market with advanced features could help Textron capture market share from competitors
- The expected 2025 service entry aligns with projected post-pandemic recovery in business aviation demand
- Standardizing the G5000 suite across multiple Citation models (Ascend, Latitude, Longitude) suggests economies of scale in production and training
- Enhanced safety features and operational efficiency may appeal to both private owners and charter operators, broadening the potential customer base
While the long-term impact remains to be seen, this development positions Textron to potentially strengthen its standing in the competitive business jet market. Investors should monitor pre-order numbers and customer reception as indicators of the Ascend's market success and its impact on Textron's aviation segment performance.
Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation Ascend Cockpit (Photo: Textron Aviation)
The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
The Ascend program includes two test articles – Prototype (Proto) and P1 – which have accumulated nearly 600 flight hours through more than 200 flights.
"Citation business jets are renowned for their superior performance and productivity,” said Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales & Flight Operations. “Including the Garmin G5000 in the Citation Ascend demonstrates our continued commitment to designing and delivering the best aviation experience for our customers. We can’t wait to see this aircraft deliver to customers.”
The Ascend is designed to bring a new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market. The aircraft's state-of-the-art avionics, autothrottles, high payload capacity and impressive range offer customers reduced pilot workload and the ability to do more and go farther.
When equipped with the latest Garmin G5000 avionics suite, the Ascend will feature an array of new advanced features and technology from Garmin, including Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) shown on the primary flight displays, that couples with Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) to support approach minima as low as 150 ft (46 m). SVGS provides a continuous, geo-spatially correct depiction of the external scene topography, including obstacles, augmented by the display of the runway.
Expanded SVT Capabilities for Improved Taxiway Routing
SVT enhancements include a 3D exocentric view of the SafeTaxi® airport environment to aid situational awareness while taxiing. SVT also displays 3D building footprints including hangars, terminals and towers, taxiways, aprons, signs and other markings to help reduce runway incursions by providing guidance while taxiing at airports contained in the SafeTaxi database. The enhancements also support pilot situational awareness by increasing topographical clarity, sharpening water and terrain boundaries, improving obstacle and powerlines display and enhancing runway and airport sign depictions. SVT introduces multiple viewpoints for the first time and integrates with the new Taxiway Routing feature that allows the flight crew to use the touchscreen controller to enter taxi routes, which then provides guidance on the 2D navigational maps or 3D SVT depictions – particularly at large, unfamiliar and complex airports during low visibility conditions.
Enhanced Traffic Awareness and Separation
The Ascend can utilize the standard automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) In capability for Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) Assisted Visual Separation (CAVS). CAVS increases pilots’ traffic awareness and assists pilots in maintaining separation from preceding aircraft equipped with ADS-B out during visual approaches to landing. Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) utilizes Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) and ADS-B data to provide alerts when attempting a takeoff or landing on an occupied runway.
Advanced Connectivity and Data Exchange
For qualifying regions, the GDL 60 Datalink offers high-bandwidth data exchange and connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and LTE networks. The GDL 60 features the ability to complete automatic wireless database downloads over network connections while the aircraft is powered off. Additionally, enhancements to the optional GDL 69A allow the Garmin G5000 suite to access more SiriusXM Weather products.
Comprehensive Display and Situational Awareness
The G5000 integrated avionics suite features three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability, allowing pilots to simultaneously view maps, charts, checklists, Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS), Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), flight plan information, weather and more, increasing situational awareness for the flight crew. It also includes Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) and fully automatic advanced weather radar and ADS-B Out compliance and allows for future growth and expansion through software updates.
Textron Aviation announced in May that the best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude and flagship Citation Longitude would also include these Garmin G5000 avionics suite enhancements.
About the Cessna Citation Ascend
With sleek and modern features, customers will enjoy many of the luxuries found in the bestselling Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude, including a flat floor to provide generous legroom and flexibility for passengers. The aircraft will offer Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines designed to deliver fuel efficiency and increased thrust, as well as state-of-the-art Garmin G5000 avionics that feature the latest software and hardware, including autothrottle technology. The Ascend also features 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 will enjoy access to at least one charging port in the Citation Ascend. The aircraft has a standard seating configuration of nine passengers.
For more information and aircraft specifics, visit cessna.com/ascend.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.
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About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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