Textron Aviation has unveiled its next generation of light jets with the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3.
All three new aircraft will feature Garmin Emergency Autoland technology, while the Citation CJ4 Gen3 will be fitted with next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for “intuitive, seamless control” for pilots.
The CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026, with the M2 Gen3 and CJ3 Gen3 following in 2027.
Ron Draper, president and CEO of Textron Aviation said the new jets would “carry on the iconic legacy of the trusted Citation brand while introducing cutting-edge advancements and technology”.
“With the inclusion of revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland technology, as well as all-new Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics in the CJ4 Gen3, these aircraft promise to elevate the flying experience,” he said at the jets’ unveiling on the eve of the National Business Aviation Association — Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.
Draper added that the Garmin Emergency Autoland system represented a “monumental leap in aviation technology”.
“The system stands as a guardian against loss of control following pilot incapacitation, offering automated emergency communications and landing when needed and providing unparalleled peace of mind to pilots and passengers,” he said.
