Citation XLS+ headlined Cessna exhibit at China business aviation show + More BizAv news

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On September 3, over 120 business aviation professionals attended the 7th Business Aviation Forum in Moscow. The event serves as Russia’s leading communication and networking platform organized for the business aviation community – both in Russia and globally. Operators, brokers, manufacturers and suppliers, airport managers, and service and equipment providers all enjoyed the unique opportunity to learn more about key market trends and establish new business connections.

The Cessna Citation XLS+ was the centerpiece of the company’s exhibit at the China International Business Aviation Show at the Flight Inspection Center of the Civil Aviation Authority of China in Beijing, China Sept. 16-18., representing its role both in Cessna’s joint venture in China and as one of the best-selling business jet models ever produced. Cessna Aircraft Company is a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

The Citation XLS+ was certified by the CAAC in April. This was a key milestone in the joint venture agreement between Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aviation Company Ltd. (CAIGA) for final assembly and delivery of Citation XLS+ aircraft to customers in China.

“The Citation XLS+ has earned a reputation for performance and reliability. It continues to be a market leader in the midsize business jet segment because it has proven to be a smart investment in helping to grow a business without sacrificing the cabin features you expect in private air travel,” said Bill Schultz, senior vice president of Business Development in China. “The XLS+ is perfectly suited for the Chinese market due to its acquisition and operating costs, its range, and particularly its performance at high-altitude airports in many parts of the country.”