Gogo Galileo HDX Connectivity Option Now Available on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3

Customers who will be taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet now have the option to include the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installed on their aircraft. By integrating Gogo Galileo HDX, customers can benefit from an additional global connectivity solution that delivers exceptional performance. Announced in October 2024, the CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026.

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Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity option now available on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 (Photo Credit: Textron Aviation).

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

“Cessna Citation business jets are known for their luxury and productivity,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing. “Whether for work or entertainment, this robust solution ensures customers’ in-flight experience is as connected as their life on the ground.”

Gogo connectivity solutions have been installed on Cessna Citations for more than 20 years. Building on Gogo’s proven AVANCE platform, Gogo Galileo HDX enhances the inflight cabin experience by providing a global low-earth orbit (LEO) solution with a fuselage-mounted HDX antenna. This low latency solution ensures a seamless, high-speed connection which allows passengers to be online and productive throughout their flight, regardless of their location.

The connectivity solution was announced in October 2024 as an option for customers who will be taking delivery of a new Cessna Citation Longitude, Citation Latitude or Citation Ascend.

About the 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 owners/operators or corporate flight departments. 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 CJ4 Gen3 incorporates the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for intuitive, seamless control for pilots. The aircraft brings greater peace of mind for both pilots and passengers through the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland technology and includes Garmin Autothrottles to provide protection and effortless precision at every stage of flight.

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. For more information, visit www.txtav.com| www.defense.txtav.com| www.scorpionjet.com.

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, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

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