Garmin autothrottles will come standard-equipped in all new-production Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light jets beginning in mid-2025, Textron Aviation announced today.
The Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer, which introduced the Citation M2 (née CitationJet/CJ1) in 2013 followed by the Gen2 upgrade in 2021, will be displaying the M2 Gen2 next week at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas along with several other Citation models, as well as the Beechcraft Denali, King Air 360, and Cessna Caravan.
Fully integrated with the M2 Gen2's Garmin G3000 avionics suite, the new autothrottle gives pilots more control and precision in all phases of flight. This means that they “experience decreased pilot workload and increased peace of mind,” said Jimmy Beeson, the senior manager of technical marketing at Textron Aviation.
The autothrottle system manages the engine thrust to optimize airspeed and fuel efficiency while automatically adjusting engine power for variables such as the aircraft’s weight, altitude, and airspeed.
“This provides pilots the added layer of automation, precision, and efficiency,” added Lannie O'Bannion, Textron Aviation's senior v-p of sales and flight operations. “We're seeing strong demand for this M2, and this feedback is all based upon what our customers are asking for. This is a great example of our continuous investment in our product lineup.”
Garmin autothrottles will come standard-equipped in all new-production Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light jets beginning in mid-2025, Textron Aviation announced on Friday.
The Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer—which introduced the Citation M2 (née CitationJet/CJ1) in 2013 followed by the Gen2 upgrade in 2021—is displaying the M2 Gen2 this week at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas along with several other Citation models, as well as the Beechcraft Denali, King Air 360, and Cessna Caravan.
Fully integrated with the M2 Gen2's Garmin G3000 avionics suite, the new autothrottle gives pilots more control and precision in all phases of flight. This means that they “experience decreased pilot workload and increased peace of mind,” said Jimmy Beeson, the senior manager of technical marketing at Textron Aviation.
The autothrottle system manages the engine thrust to optimize airspeed and fuel efficiency while automatically adjusting engine power for variables such as the aircraft’s weight, altitude, and airspeed.
“This provides pilots the added layer of automation, precision, and efficiency,” added Lannie O'Bannion, Textron Aviation's senior v-p of sales and flight operations. “We're seeing strong demand for this M2, and this feedback is all based upon what our customers are asking for. This is a great example of our continuous investment in our product lineup.”