Cessna Citation Excel

Gogo Business Aviation's 5G Program Achieves Key Milestones

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) 5G program continues to gain momentum passing another critical milestone with the new AVANCE LX5 receiving Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) 5G program continues to gain momentum passing another critical milestone with the new AVANCE LX5 receiving Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • "We built LX5 on the AVANCE platform as a smaller, single-box option to make the installation of Gogo 5G even easier for customers."
  • Customers can pre-provision for Gogo 5G today by installing the multi-band (MB13) 5G antennas and an AVANCE L5 LRU.
  • The L5 system will operate on the Gogo Biz 4G network until Gogo 5G launches, which is expected in the third quarter of 2024.

flyExclusive Takes Delivery of New Cessna Citation CJ3+ Aircraft from Textron Aviation

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Our customers expect the best, and the Citation CJ3+ offers the most superior light jet experience in private aviation,” flyExclusive Founder and CEO Jim Segrave said.

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  • Our customers expect the best, and the Citation CJ3+ offers the most superior light jet experience in private aviation,” flyExclusive Founder and CEO Jim Segrave said.
  • The total investment plan included the purchase of up to 14 midsize and super-midsize Cessna Citation business jets, including eight XLS Gen2 aircraft and six Longitude aircraft, respectively .
  • Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration granted flyExclusive Part 145 Certification to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) services on third-party aircraft.
  • In the past year, the company upgraded five of its Cessna Citation Excel aircraft with the Garmin G5000 advanced flight deck.

Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 avionics upgrade to Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available at Textron Aviation Service Centers

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced that the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers, following supplemental type certification approval by the FAA anticipated in the first half of 2024.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced that the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers, following supplemental type certification approval by the FAA anticipated in the first half of 2024.
  • The G5000 avionics upgrade modernizes the cockpit and addresses the evolution of FAA airspace, while also offering a lower cost of operation.
  • The G5000 upgrade installation on the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 includes a fully digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), offering precise performance throughout the aircraft’s flight envelope.
  • To learn more about modernizing their existing aircraft with this advanced avionics suite, customers can contact Textron Aviation or visit https://upgrades.txtav.com/ .

Garmin announces G5000 integrated flight deck retrofit coming soon for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, increases situational awareness of the flight crew and solves long-term concerns related to legacy avionics parts obsolescence.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft.
  • – Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing
    The G5000 integrated flight deck for the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 features three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability, allowing pilots to simultaneously view maps, charts, checklists, TAWS, TCAS, flight plan information, weather and more.
  • Installation of the G5000 for the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 includes a fully digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).
  • For additional information regarding the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2, visit garmin.com/xls or contact Dave Brown at (913) 440-1714 or [email protected] .

Chartright Air Group adds two new mid-size private jets to its growing fleet of managed aircraft

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Cessna Citation X is the fastest cross-continental private jet well-suited for short, medium, and long-range flying

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  • The Cessna Citation X is the fastest cross-continental private jet well-suited for short, medium, and long-range flying
    TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartright Air Group has announced that it has added two new Cessna aircraft, a Citation X and Citation Excel.
  • Manufactured by Cessna, the aircraft has a range of 3,000 nm and a cruise speed of 525 knots, making it the fastest cross-continental private jet in the world.
  • The Cessna Citation Excel will be based in Chartright Air Group's newest FBO located at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.
  • For over 35 years, Chartright Air Group has been Canada's Leader in Private Aviation, managing a fleet of 55 aircraft.

Textron Aviation announces order from Fly Alliance for up to 20 Cessna Citation business jets

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Textron Aviation today announced during the National Business Aviation Associations Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Fly Alliance for up to 20 Cessna Citation business jets, four firm with options for 16 additional aircraft.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced during the National Business Aviation Associations Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Fly Alliance for up to 20 Cessna Citation business jets, four firm with options for 16 additional aircraft.
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    Cessna Citation business jets are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
  • This order is an important step in Textron Aviations continued relationship with Alliance Aviation Group, now Fly Alliance, said Lannie OBannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations, Textron Aviation.
  • The Fly Alliance acquisition of up to 20 brand new aircraft from Textron Aviation expands our product offering to our members and customers, said Kevin Wargo, CEO of Alliance Aviation Group.

Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck to receive EASA approval for Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced imminent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced imminent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft.
  • Since the program certification three years ago, well over 100 Excel and XLS aircraft have committed to upgrading with G5000, including aircraft from charter and fractional provider flyExclusive.
  • The G5000 integrated flight deck for the Citation Excel/XLS features three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability, allowing pilots to simultaneously view maps, charts, checklists, TAWS, TCAS, flight plan information, weather and more.
  • Installation of the G5000 on the Citation Excel/XLS includes a fully digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), offering precise performance throughout the aircrafts flight envelope.

flyExclusive Invests in Technology Excellence with Garmin G5000® Fleet Upgrade in Partnership with Force Aviation

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

With the addition of the G5000 to its fleet, flyExclusive will transform the way its crew members access flight data.

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  • With the addition of the G5000 to its fleet, flyExclusive will transform the way its crew members access flight data.
  • flyExclusive is harnessing technology innovation in a way no other Part 135 operator in the marketplace can match, said Tommy Sowers, president, flyExclusive.
  • By upgrading our aircraft with the G5000, were elevating our fleet to incorporate the best of the best in avionics technology.
  • flyExclusive will partner with Force Aviation to install the G5000 system in 10 of its Cessna Citation Excel aircraft.

Vista accelerates industry consolidation with the acquisition of AIR HAMBURG

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Dubai, February 21, 2022: Vista Global Holding (Vista), the worlds leading private aviation group, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire AIR HAMBURGs operating platform and maintenance services.

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  • Dubai, February 21, 2022: Vista Global Holding (Vista), the worlds leading private aviation group, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire AIR HAMBURGs operating platform and maintenance services.
  • Founded in 2006, AIR HAMBURG has become one of the most well-established full-service private aviation companies, flying to over 1,000 destinations in Europe alone.
  • All flights are performed by FAA-licensed/DOT-registered EASA or U.S. certified Vista group direct air carriers and/or partner operators.
  • Vista holds non-controlling minority stakes in XOJET Aviation, GMJ Air Shuttle, Red Wing Aviation and Talon Air.

Garmin achieves significant milestone in its G5000 retrofit program for Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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    Ten percent of the eligible Citation Excel/XLS business jet fleet have been retrofitted with a Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade.
  • The G5000 integrated flight deck for the Citation Excel and Citation XLS features three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability, allowing pilots to simultaneously view maps, charts, checklists, TAWS, TCAS, flight plan information, weather and more.
  • The G5000 retrofit for the Citation Excel also includes Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) as a standard feature that can be enabled by the autopilot in the event of a loss in aircraft pressurization.
  • Garmin, G5000, SafeTaxi and Connext are registered trademarks and SVT, SurfaceWatch and Garmin Pilot are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.