Ryan Samples Announced as Launch Customer for Newly Introduced Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Business Jet
Textron Aviation has announced Ryan Samples as the launch customer for its new Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet, unveiled at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Samples, a longtime Cessna Citation customer, has entered a purchase agreement for the first CJ4 Gen3, expected to enter service in 2026.
The CJ4 Gen3 is part of Textron Aviation's introduction of three new Citation Gen3 aircraft, including the CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3. All three will feature Garmin Autothrottles and Emergency Autoland. The CJ4 Gen3 will be the first to include the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics.
Textron Aviation highlights the CJ4 Gen3's responsive handling, advanced avionics, and quality. It boasts nearly 10% lower operating costs than its closest competitors and offers class-leading range at any payload.
Textron Aviation ha annunciato Ryan Samples come cliente di lancio per il suo nuovo Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 jet aziendale, svelato al NBAA-BACE di Las Vegas. Samples, un cliente di lunga data di Cessna Citation, ha firmato un accordo di acquisto per il primo CJ4 Gen3, previsto per entrare in servizio nel 2026.
Il CJ4 Gen3 fa parte dell'introduzione da parte di Textron Aviation di tre nuovi aerei Citation Gen3, tra cui il CJ3 Gen3 e l'M2 Gen3. Tutti e tre presenteranno autothrottle Garmin e Emergency Autoland. Il CJ4 Gen3 sarà il primo a includere i strumentazione Garmin G3000 PRIME di nuova generazione.
Textron Aviation evidenzia la maneggevolezza reattiva, avionica avanzata e qualità del CJ4 Gen3. Vanta costi operativi quasi inferiori del 10% rispetto ai concorrenti più vicini e offre un'autonomia leader nella sua classe a qualsiasi carico utile.
Textron Aviation ha anunciado a Ryan Samples como el cliente de lanzamiento para su nuevo Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 jet de negocios, presentado en el NBAA-BACE en Las Vegas. Samples, un cliente de larga data de Cessna Citation, ha firmado un acuerdo de compra para el primer CJ4 Gen3, que se espera entre en servicio en 2026.
El CJ4 Gen3 es parte de la introducción de Textron Aviation de tres nuevos aviones Citation Gen3, incluyendo el CJ3 Gen3 y el M2 Gen3. Los tres contarán con autothrottles Garmin y Emergency Autoland. El CJ4 Gen3 será el primero en incluir la aviónica Garmin G3000 PRIME de próxima generación.
Textron Aviation destaca la manejo receptivo, avanzada aviónica y calidad del CJ4 Gen3. Ofrece costos operativos casi un 10% menores que sus competidores más cercanos y ofrece un alcance líder en su clase con cualquier carga útil.
텍스트론 항공은 새로운 Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 비즈니스 제트의 런치 고객으로 Ryan Samples를 발표했습니다. 이 비행기는 라스베가스에서 열린 NBAA-BACE에서 공개되었습니다. Cessna Citation의 오랜 고객인 Samples는 첫 번째 CJ4 Gen3에 대한 구매 계약을 체결했으며, 이 비행기는 2026년에 서비스에 들어갈 예정입니다.
CJ4 Gen3는 CJ3 Gen3 및 M2 Gen3를 포함한 텍스트론 항공의 세 가지 새로운 Citation Gen3 항공기 소개의 일환입니다. 세 가지 모두 Garmin 오토스로틀 및 긴급 자동 착륙 기능을 갖출 것입니다. CJ4 Gen3는 차세대 Garmin G3000 PRIME 항공전자를 포함하는 첫 번째 모델이 될 것입니다.
텍스트론 항공은 CJ4 Gen3의 반응성이 뛰어난 조작, 고급 항공전자 및 품질을 강조합니다. 이 비행기는 가장 가까운 경쟁사보다 운영 비용이 거의 10% 낮습니다와 모든 화물에서 클래스 리딩 범위를 제공합니다.
Textron Aviation a annoncé Ryan Samples comme premier client pour son nouveau Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 jet d'affaires, dévoilé au NBAA-BACE à Las Vegas. Samples, un client de longue date de Cessna Citation, a signé un accord d'achat pour le premier CJ4 Gen3, qui devrait entrer en service en 2026.
Le CJ4 Gen3 fait partie de l'introduction par Textron Aviation de trois nouveaux avions Citation Gen3, y compris le CJ3 Gen3 et le M2 Gen3. Les trois modèles disposeront de manettes de gaz Garmin et d'atterrissage automatique d'urgence. Le CJ4 Gen3 sera le premier à inclure l'avionique Garmin G3000 PRIME de nouvelle génération.
Textron Aviation met en avant la manoeuvrabilité réactive, l'avionique avancée et la qualité du CJ4 Gen3. Il dispose de coûts d'exploitation presque 10 % inférieurs à ceux de ses concurrents les plus proches et offre une autonomie de premier plan dans sa catégorie à toute charge utile.
Textron Aviation hat Ryan Samples als Erstkunden für sein neues Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Geschäftsflugzeug bekannt gegeben, das auf der NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas vorgestellt wurde. Samples, ein langjähriger Kunde von Cessna Citation, hat einen Kaufvertrag für den ersten CJ4 Gen3 unterzeichnet, der voraussichtlich 2026 in Betrieb gehen wird.
Der CJ4 Gen3 ist Teil der Einführung von Textron Aviation von drei neuen Citation Gen3-Flugzeugen, darunter der CJ3 Gen3 und der M2 Gen3. Alle drei werden Garmin-Autothrottles und Emergency Autoland enthalten. Der CJ4 Gen3 wird der erste sein, der die Next-Generation Garmin G3000 PRIME Avionik beinhaltet.
Textron Aviation hebt die reaktionsschnelle Handhabung, moderne Avionik und Qualität des CJ4 Gen3 hervor. Er bietet nahezu 10 % niedrigere Betriebskosten als die nächsten Wettbewerber und bietet eine branchenführende Reichweite bei jeder Nutzlast.
- Launch customer secured for new Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet
- Expected entry into service in 2026
- Features advanced Garmin Autothrottles and Emergency Autoland systems
- First to include next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics
- Nearly 10% lower operating costs compared to closest competitors
- Class-leading range at any payload
- None.
Textron Aviation | Lannie O'Bannion & Ryan Samples (Photo: Textron Aviation)
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“As a pilot and business owner, I’m incredibly excited to be the launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3,” said Ryan Samples. “Our longstanding appreciation for Citation jets has only grown with each new model. The CJ4 Gen3 is a testament to Textron Aviation's dedication to excellence, and I can't wait to elevate our travel capabilities with this remarkable aircraft.”
Textron Aviation introduced the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 today along with the new Citation CJ3 Gen3 and Citation M2 Gen3, reinforcing the legendary Citation family as the most popular line of business jets in the world. All three Citation Gen3 aircraft will feature Garmin Autothrottles and Garmin Emergency Autoland. The new Citation CJ4 Gen3, expected to hold the 525 type rating, elevates the pilot experience and leads the way in the industry as the first to announce inclusion of the new next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics.
“Ryan Samples is an ideal customer for the CJ4 Gen3,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales & Flight Operations. “As a longtime Citation enthusiast, he appreciates the responsive handling, advanced avionics and quality of this jet, and I look forward to him taking delivery of this incredible aircraft and experiencing the advancements in the cockpit.”
The Citation CJ4 Gen3 brings a new expectation to the world of light business jets, with the most standard features in its class. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 has nearly 10 percent lower operating costs than its closest competitors, and with class-leading range at any payload, the aircraft makes the most of any journey.
About the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment. The single-pilot certified aircraft combines superior speed, range and operating economics compared to larger aircraft, making it the ideal platform for owner/operators or corporate missions. The CJ4 is valued by customers around the world for luxury and productivity, as well as a wide range of missions including air ambulance, maritime patrol, search and rescue and aerial survey.
The Citation CJ4 Gen3 is expected to feature a maximum range of 2,165 nm and a maximum payload of 2,200 pounds. With seating for up to 11 occupants and a 1,040-pound baggage capacity, the aircraft offers superior performance and versatility.
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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