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Textron Delivers 250th Citation M2 Light Jet
By: Jerry Siebenmark
Caption: Fast Rabbit Aviation LLC in Seattle takes delivery of the milestone copy of the latest variant of the Citation Model 525 from Textron Aviation.
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Textron Aviation has delivered the 250th Cessna Citation M2 entry-level jet, the Wichita airframer announced today. The milestone copy of the upgraded variant of the Model 525 CitationJet was delivered to Fast Rabbit Aviation in Seattle.

“The M2 is an ideal fit for operators in need of an agile aircraft with the power, range, and speed to complete their mission with efficiency and comfort,” said Textron Aviation senior v-p of sales Rob Scholl. “Today, when reliability, flexibility, and value are more vital than ever before, we’re proud to reach this milestone and continue providing an aircraft that can support the operations of many dynamic organizations worldwide.”

The single-pilot light twinet was certified and first delivered in December 2013. Powered by two Williams FJ44 turbofans, the M2 seats seven passengers and has a range of 1,550 nm and a 404-ktas cruise speed. Recent updates to the aircraft include Garmin G3000 avionics that Scholl said allow “a straightforward transition for piston and turboprop aircraft pilots.” Fast Rabbit owners plan to use their new M2 for frequent trips along the U.S. West Coast and are considering a round-the-world flight.

Textron Aviation noted this latest delivery adds to its more than 5,000 light jet deliveries, which include the Citation CJ3+ and CJ4.