Concurrent with the integration of the Cessna 350/400 aircraft into the single-engine product line, Cessna is working on positioning the NGP to fit logically into its product lineup.

“Our team is working on finalizing the configuration,” said Van Abel, Cessna's project engineer for the NGP. “We continue to evaluate features and materials that will produce a new, unique aircraft family with a potential for multiple powerplants. With the 350 and 400 models now in our family, we have a unique opportunity to explore interesting and exciting concepts for the next family of Cessna propeller aircraft.”

The NGP proof-of-concept made its first flight on June 23, 2006, and debuted to the public at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that year. Since then, engineers have collected performance numbers and made aerodynamic modifications based on those figures.

Meanwhile, Cessna has displayed the concept at numerous air shows to gather customer feedback, while a cross-functional team continues to assess the business case for adding a family of innovative airplanes that would set new standards among single engine aircraft for performance, comfort and value.

No performance data or specifications will be released until Cessna makes a launch decision on the program.

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Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2007, Cessna delivered 1,272 aircraft, including 387 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of about $5 billion. Cessna has a current backlog of $12.6 billion. Since the company was originally established in 1927, some 190,000 Cessna airplanes have been delivered to nearly every country in the world. The global fleet of more than 5,100 Citations is the largest fleet of business jets in the world. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at www.cessna.com.

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