Cessna has begun flight testing its new Citation XLS+, an enhanced version of the Citation XLS.
The aircraft has a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit and full authority digital engine controls for its two Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines.
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Cessna Citation XLS+ has a lengthened nose to more closely resemble the Citation X and Citation Sovereign models |
The first flight of the Cessna Citation XLS+, took place in the first week of August. The company expects to complete type certification of the $11.6 million business jet early next year and begin deliveries by mid-year.
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The first test flight of the Cessna Citation XLS+ took place in the first week of August |
Along with wider seats in the cabin, Cessna has also lengthened the nose of the XLS+ to more closely resemble the Citation X and Citation Sovereign models.