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CELEBRATING THE 250TH

CESSNA CITATION M2

Pictured left to right: Rob Scholl, senior vice
president of Sales at Textron Aviation and
owners of Fast Rabbit Aviation, LLC

global customers with a variety of mission “The jet’s touch-controlled G3000
needs, making it the preferred platform avionics provide pilots with intuitive
Textron Aviation recently delivered the for owner-operators and corporate flight control, offering an ideal flight experience.”
250th of its entry-level light jet, the Cessna departments alike. The light jet is also A light jet certified for single-pilot opera-
Citation M2, to Fast Rabbit Aviation, LLC highly regarded for its range and perfor- tion, the M2 is renowned for its innovative
located in Seattle. mance for regional travel, providing access flight deck powered by recently updated
The first Citation M2 entered the market to areas where commercial service may be Garmin Aviation G3000 avionics, allowing
in December 2013 and quickly established limited. piston aircraft operators familiar with the
a strong reputation among owners and The owners of Fast Rabbit Aviation Garmin avionics suite to seamlessly step up
operators. intend to use their new M2 for frequent to turbine aircraft.
“The M2 is an ideal fit for operators in trips throughout the US West Coast, the Following simulator training, many new
need of an agile aircraft with the power, aircraft is able to fly nonstop with four M2 owners and operators take advantage
range and speed to complete their mission passengers from Seattle to Burbank, Calif. of Textron Aviation’s unique pilot
with efficiency and comfort,” said Rob With the versatile multi-engine aircraft, the support services offering, which includes
Scholl, senior vice president, sales. “Today, new owners may take further advantage of customised entry-into-service support
when reliability, flexibility and value are the M2’s range and agility in the future by programmes.
more vital than ever before, we’re proud completing a trip around the world. These provide assistance to pilots of all
to reach this milestone and continue “The M2 enables a straightforward experience levels.
providing an aircraft that can support the transition for piston and turboprop aircraft In addition, every Cessna Citation
operations of many dynamic organisations pilots’ ready to step up to jets by utilising business jet, including the M2, is backed
worldwide.” one of the aircraft’s greatest assets,” Scholl by Textron Aviation’s extensive global
The Citation M2 supports a wide range of said. customer service team. Q

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