Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 Achieves First Flight, Advancing Next-Generation Light Jet Toward Certification

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 Completes Its First Flight, Soon to Chase FAA Certification

Not two years have passed since aircraft maker Cessna previewed the third-generation Cessna Citation family of jets during the 2024 National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Even so, all three of them, the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3, are now performing flight testing. The milestone was reached this week, when the final member of the trio, the Cit... (continue r…

Cessna’s Citation CJ3 Gen3 Light Jet Just Completed Its First Flight

The Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype recently completed its first flight, putting the light jet one step closer to certification and production.

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 completes first flight

The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype completed its first flight in Wichita, Kansas, as Textron Aviation advances the light jet toward FAA certification.

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 Achieves First Flight, Advancing Next-Generation Light Jet Toward Certification

All three Citation Gen3 light jets are now in flight testing, bringing Garmin Emergency Autoland and customer-inspired