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Cessna News from NBAA

Aviation - 20th October 2009

The following news releases from Cessna Aircraft Company were issued today at the National Business Aviation Association Meeting (NBAA) and Convention in Orlando, Fla.:

Cessna Announces Preliminary Performance Increases for Citation CJ4
Cessna released preliminary performance increases for the Citation CJ4. Results of extensive engineering flight testing have validated significant performance enhancements.
To see the full news release: Cessna Announces Preliminary Performance Increases for Citation CJ4

Cessna Senses Thawing of Business Aviation Market
Cessna comes to the 62nd National Business Aviation Association Meeting (NBAA) and Convention with optimism that the business aviation market is thawing.
To see the full news release: Cessna Senses Thawing of Business Aviation Market

Cessna Launches GreenTrak Program to Lower Citation Emissions
Cessna announced the introduction of GreenTrak Flight Planning software, a new flight planning program for current production Citation operators that optimizes a flight profile not only for time and cost, but also for the lowest carbon footprint as well.
To see the full news release: Cessna Launches GreenTrak Program to Lower Citation Emissions

Cessna Qualifies Citation Sovereign for Los Angeles-Honolulu Operations
Cessna announced that Citation Sovereign Part 135 operators will now be able to conduct certain over-water flights, specifically Los Angeles to Hawaii, without requiring FAA Extended Operations (ETOPS) approval.
To see the full news release: Cessna Qualifies Citation Sovereign for Los Angeles-Honolulu Operations

Cessna Continues to Enhance Customer Service
Cessna continues to invest in its renowned customer service operation, adding new programs and services to ensure existing operators keep the competitive business advantage afforded by using their aircraft.
To see the full news release: Cessna Continues to Enhance Customer Service

Cessna Citation Mustang Continues to Expand Fleet, Avionics Capabilities
Cessna announced it has delivered 241 Citation Mustangs since the aircraft entered service in April 2007. The entry-level business jet has found worldwide appeal with deliveries revealing a 60/40 domestic/international mix and a variety of field operations, including owner-operators, corporate flight departments as well as fleet sales to flight schools, charter companies and air-taxi operators.
To see the full news release: Cessna Citation Mustang Continues to Expand Fleet, Avionics Capabilities

Cessna Recruiting Citation Owners for Special Olympics Airlift
Cessna is recruiting Citation owners to help transport more than 2,000 athletes and coaches from across the nation to the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Lincoln, Neb.
To see the full news release: Cessna Recruiting Citation Owners for Special Olympics Airlift

Cessna to Showcase Entire Current Production Citation Line at NBAA
Cessna is featuring its entire line of current production Citation business jets at the 62nd National Business Aviation Association Meeting (NBAA) and Convention.
To see the full news release: Cessna to Showcase Entire Current Production Citation Line at NBAA

Cessna Partners with Williams International on Engine Maintenance Program
Cessna is partnering with Williams International to offer customers fixed hourly rates for engine maintenance on most Citation CJ business jets.
To see the full news release: Cessna Partners with Williams International on Engine Maintenance Program

Cessna Taps Melillo to Head New ServiceDirect Maintenance Offering
Cessna announced it has named Matt Melillo general manager of its new ServiceDirect maintenance option.
To see the full news release: Cessna Taps Melillo to Head New ServiceDirect Maintenance Offering

Cessna Customer Service to Stream NBAA Maintenance Sessions on Internet
Cessna said it will stream live on the Internet a number of maintenance and overhaul sessions for Citation aircraft conducted during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention to allow more universal access for Citation operators around the world who can’t attend the event in person.
To see the full news release:  Cessna Customer Service to Stream NBAA Maintenance

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