Textron Aviation has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods.
A family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilise the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets which are integral to managing operations across multiple locations.
The Cessna Citation Latitude mid-size business jet is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc.
“The delivery of the 400th Citation Latitude is a testament to the aircraft’s superior design and a proud moment for our team,” says Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations for Textron Aviation. “This milestone not only reinforces the Latitude’s status as the leader in the mid-size jet segment, but also underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting new standards for comfort, efficiency and performance in the aviation industry.”
Certified in 2015, the Citation Latitude has been the world’s most-delivered mid-size business jet for eight consecutive years. With a flat floor cabin and ample space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly nonstop between destinations such as New York and Los Angeles or Vancouver and Guatemala City.
The Citation Latitude offers a wide range of operations including corporations, charter, personal travel, air ambulance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and numerous other specialised missions.
“Over the years, we’ve found that Citation jets mean business in every way. Our fleet of Citations has significantly enhanced our company’s operational capabilities, allowing us to serve our customers, employees and farmers more effectively,” says Todd Simmons, CEO, Simmons Foods. “Guided by our family values of integrity, respect, hard work and innovation, the Latitude’s performance and reliability are a natural fit for our business.”
