NetJets signs record-breaking Cessna Citation fleet agreement

Sep 20, 2023 - 1:36 pm

NetJets has signed a record-breaking agreement with Textron Aviation to purchase up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years.

The company has also been announced as the fleet launch customer for the Citation Ascend jet (pictured), which is due to enter service in 2025.

Doug Henneberry, NetJets executive vice president, aircraft asset management, commented, “As a long-time, trusted ally who shares our commitment to safety and service, Textron Aviation is the ideal partner to help us expand our offerings to NetJets Owners with the introduction of the new Ascend to our midsize jet class, as well as by growing our overall fleet. Based on past demand for the popular Citation Latitude and Longitude, the new Ascend and all our new Citations will undoubtedly be well received by our Owners, particularly those who depend on NetJets to help them do more and miss less.”

NetJets and Textron Aviation have been working together for more than 40 years, with NetJets taking delivery of more than 800 aircraft, including exercising over 300 options for Citation Latitudes and Longitudes during the past eight years.

“We’re honored to be the largest provider of industry-leading aircraft to NetJets and look forward to continuing to work together to design and deliver the 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 even more versatility and flexibility to accomplish their missions, building upon the exceptional performance and popularity of the Latitude and Longitude.”

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