Event To Feature Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3+, Beechcraft King Air 250 With Pro Line Fusion

Textron plans to headline the Latin American Convention & Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with its three newest aircraft models – the Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3+ and Beechcraft King Air 250 with Pro Line Fusion avionics system – all of which have certified in the last year.

“Since our appearance at LABACE last year, we have demonstrated our leadership in certifying and bringing new products to market, which is evidenced by the debut this year of the Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3+ and Beechcraft King Air 250 with Pro Line Fusion,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Sales, Latin America and Caribbean, Textron Aviation. “With the breadth of the product portfolio offered by Textron Aviation, operators throughout the region can be assured that virtually any mission need can be satisfied by Beechcraft or Cessna products.”

Since receiving certification from the FAA in June, the Citation Latitude has been on an extensive demonstration tour showcasing its performance capabilities. In the last three months, the aircraft has completed its first trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic and U.S. coast-to-coast missions. The Latitude will continue expanding its international access and visibility with additional stops throughout Latin America following the show, as well as tours planned in the Europe, Middle East and Asia regions later this year.

Following its recent Brazilian certification, the Citation CJ3+ is also making its Latin America debut at LABACE and will be on tour in the region through the end of August. The Citation CJ3+ gained initial certification from the FAA in September, less than six months after its market introduction in March 2014. The CJ3+ is one of five new Citations to be introduced into the market in the last two years, contributing to Cessna’s strong business jet investment and delivery performance.

Along with the CJ3+, the Citation M2, which is the best-selling business jet in its class, and the top performing Citation CJ4 are also on display at LABACE.

The Beechcraft King Air 250 equipped with the new Pro Line Fusion avionics system and cabin upgrades is also making its Latin America debut this week at LABACE, followed by a demonstration tour throughout Latin America. The upgraded aircraft last month received FAA type certification for deliveries to commence this quarter.

Also on display at the company’s LABACE exhibit is the Cessna Grand Caravan EX.

“Our King Airs and Caravans continue to be leaders in Latin America with more than 1,600 of these aircraft utilized throughout the region in a variety of missions such as utility, VIP transport, surveillance, cargo and air ambulance,” said Gibbs. “The versatility and flexibility of these platforms allow our customers to operate with heavy payloads out of short, unimproved runways like many found throughout Brazil and Latin America.”

Additional aircraft on display at Textron Aviation’s LABACE exhibit include the Cessna Citation XLS+, Beechcraft Baron and Cessna TTx.

(Citation Latitude image provided by Textron)

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