Textron Aviation and NetJets have announced a record-breaking agreement which can see NetJets purchase as much as 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business jets over the following 15 years. This agreement, which is an extension of NetJets’ existing fleet agreement, allows NetJets the chance to expand its fleet with aircrafts Cessna Citation Ascend, Citation Latitude, and Citation Longitude aircraft.
As well as, NetJets has been announced because the launch customer of Textron Aviation’s latest jet, the Citation Ascend, with deliveries of the still-in-development aircraft estimated for 2025.
“NetJets customers around the globe continually select Citations as their aircraft of selection. We’re honored to be the most important provider of industry-leading aircraft to NetJets and stay up for continuing to work together to design and deliver the very best aviation experience based on customer feedback,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation.
“Expanding and adding the Citation Ascend to the NetJets fleet will provide its global customers with much more versatility and suppleness to perform their missions, constructing upon the exceptional performance and recognition of the Latitude and Longitude.”
NetJets and Textron Aviation have enjoyed a working relationship for over forty years, with NetJets taking delivery of greater than 800 aircraft vehicles from Textron Aviation. This includes over 300 options for the Citation Latitudes and Longitudes, and the aforementioned debut rights to the sleek and classy Citation Ascend.
“As a long-time, trusted ally who shares our commitment to safety and repair, Textron Aviation is the perfect partner to assist us expand our offerings to NetJets Owners with the introduction of the brand new Ascend to our midsize jet class, in addition to by growing our overall fleet,” added Doug Henneberry, NetJets executive vp, Aircraft Asset Management.
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“Based on past demand for the favored Citation Latitude and Longitude, the brand new Ascend and all our recent Citations will undoubtedly be well received by our owners, particularly those that depend upon NetJets to assist them do more and miss less.”