WICHITA, Kan., May 30, 2025 – Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, has delivered its first Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet to a customer in Central America. The aircraft, delivered to a long-time Citation operator based in Costa Rica, will be used for both business and personal travel.
“The Citation Longitude is a game-changer. Its long range and high speed allow customers to travel farther with ease,” said Marcelo Moreira, Vice President of Sales for Latin America. “It’s an ideal jet for the evolving travel needs of our customers in Central America.”
Designed to balance pilot efficiency, passenger comfort, and performance, the Longitude is the flagship of the Citation jet family. Of over 100 Cessna turbine aircraft currently operating in Central America, more than 30 are Citation jets. The Longitude enables nonstop routes such as San José to Buenos Aires or Tegucigalpa to São Paulo, making it well-suited for the region’s long-range travel demands.
