UP TO 1,500 JETS TO JOIN THE NETJETS FLEET
INCLUDING THE CITATION ASCEND, THE INDUSTRY’S NEWEST JET
To ensure discerning travelers like you can depend on class-leading, safe worldwide travel, NetJets will be purchasing up to 1,500 Cessna Citation® jets from leading manufacturer and long-standing partner, Textron Aviation. This historic agreement will allow us to take delivery of up to a combined 100 Cessna Citation Ascend™, Citation Latitude®, and Citation Longitude® aircraft per year over the next 15 years. Furthermore, we will be the fleet launch customer for Textron Aviation’s newest midsize jet—the Citation Ascend. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2025.
“As a longtime, 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, first with the introduction of the new Ascend to our midsize jet class, and second by growing our overall fleet,” said Doug Henneberry, NetJets Executive Vice President, Aircraft Asset Management.
NETJETS + TEXTRON AVIATION
Since the inception of a more than 40-year relationship, NetJets has taken delivery of over 850 Textron Aviation aircraft, which will soon include over 300 Citation Latitudes and Longitudes. Through the years, NetJets has owned and operated industry-leading Citations, including the Citation SII, V, Excel/XLS, Sovereign, X, Latitude and Longitude models.
“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.”
Doug Henneberry, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Asset Management
50+ YEARS OF CESSNA
Cessna Citations are renowned for their ability to combine reliability, efficiency, and comfort with advanced technology and class-leading performance. Since Cessna delivered its first Citation in 1972, it has set the standard in the business jet market, often achieving the most deliveries annually across the business and general aviation industry and certifying more than 30 Citation models.
“NetJets customers around the world continually select Citations as their aircraft of choice. We’re honored to continue to be selected as the largest provider of industry-leading aircraft to NetJets,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “Expanding and adding the Citation Ascend to the NetJets fleet will provide their global customers with even more versatility and flexibility to accomplish their missions.”
INTRODUCING THE ASCEND
The Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance, and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market. With sleek and modern features, NetJets Owners and guests can anticipate many of the luxuries found in the bestselling Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude, including:
Standard seating configuration for seven passengers
A flat floor and generous legroom
Full refreshment center and spacious baggage compartment
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines offer fuel efficiency and increased thrust
State-of-the-art Garmin® G5000® avionics and auto throttle technology
Honeywell RE100 [XL] Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) approved for unattended operations
NetJets Expands Fleet with 1,500 Cessna Citation Jets
NetJets is expanding its fleet with up to 1,500 Cessna Citation jets from Textron Aviation. This agreement includes the introduction of the new Citation Ascend and deliveries are expected to begin in 2025. NetJets has had a longstanding relationship with Textron Aviation, having taken delivery of over 850 aircraft. The Citation Ascend offers a new cockpit, improved performance, and a luxurious cabin. With seating for seven passengers, a flat floor, and a spacious baggage compartment, it combines comfort and functionality. The Ascend will provide NetJets' customers with even more versatility and flexibility for their travel needs.
