ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron
Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is further
demonstrating its commitment to new product investments by debuting a
full-scale Citation
Hemisphere cabin this week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention
and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. The company also is announcing its
large-cabin business jet will be powered by Safran Aircraft Engine’s
latest-generation Silvercrest engine, operated with Honeywell
Aeropsace’s advanced Primus Epic cockpit technologies and integrated
with full fly-by-wire flight control system incorporating components
provided by Thales.
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Cessna Citation Hemisphere (Photo: Textron Aviation)
“For the first time in more than 20 years, the large-cabin segment will
see a clean-sheet design aircraft with the Citation Hemisphere,” said
Scott Ernest, Textron Aviation president and CEO. “As a demonstration of
our continued commitment to invest in new and differentiated products,
we’re showcasing a full-scale cabin just one year after announcing the
Hemisphere at NBAA 2015. This should leave no doubt as to our intention
to expand our segment leadership position.”
Masterpiece of craftsmanship
The Hemisphere, which will seat
up to 19 passengers, is the widest cabin in its class at 102 inches. The
three-zone cabin features a comfortable 6-foot, 2-inch stand-up
clearance with a flat floor. The aircraft’s cabin altitude of 5,000 feet
will ensure passengers arrive at their destination feeling refreshed.
The cabin on display at the Orlando Executive Airport highlights the
Hemisphere’s class-leading features, exceptional style and quality of
finishes and the flexibility of the large cabin to meet a wide variety
of operator’s needs. Understanding that increased range capability
requires maximum comfort and productivity, Textron Aviation will
leverage its vertical integration capabilities to ensure the cabin
comfort is second to none in this class. Interior furnishings to include
seats and cabinetry will be designed and handcrafted in-house. The fully
berthable seats, which will be the widest in the class, will feature
thermo-electric technology to optimize heating and cooling comfort for
passengers.
The cabin layout on display showcases a workspace that will provide for
maximum productivity as well as an intimate and more private stateroom
environment. The front galley offers a versatile, brightly lit
workstation with granite and stone surfaces and state-of-the-art
modularity for changing missions. Natural lighting is abundant with 20
oversized windows optimally placed throughout the cabin in addition to
skylights located in the front galley and aft lavatory. The cabin on
display features lavatories in both the front and back of the aircraft,
while a best-in-class spacious baggage area is accessible during flight.
“We’ve spent the past several months collaborating with our customer
advisory board, which is comprised of industry executives operating
various products in this class, to affirm what customers need in this
segment. This input is a key influence as we continue to develop this
industry-leading aircraft and we’re eager to showcase the Hemisphere to
attendees at NBAA,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and
Marketing. “What customers will experience upon entering the Hemisphere
cabin is carefully considered design, materials and craftsmanship to
create a bespoke, yet highly functional space with the flexibility to
meet the requirements of two-hour domestic flights as well as
transcontinental missions.”
Next generation technologies
The 4,500 nautical-mile
Citation Hemisphere will be powered by two Safran Silvercrest engines, a
next-generation engine with over 12,000 pounds of thrust. These engines
empower operators of large and long-range business jets with the best
speed, range, field performance and direct operating costs. The
Silvercrest business jet engine incorporates the latest advanced,
field-proven technologies, to offer unrivaled performance in its
category in terms of propulsion efficiency, reliability and
environmental friendliness. The Silvercrest’s fuel consumption is up to
15 percent lower than other engines in its category and it allows
business jets to reduce their NOx emissions by up to 40 percent under
CAEP/6 standards and cut their noise footprint by half.
The Hemisphere will come well-equipped with Honeywell’s advanced Primus
Epic. fully integrated cockpit solution. This transoceanic
flight management system, coupled with SmartView for lower minimums and
precision inertial reference sensors, will enable Hemisphere operators
to reach destinations faster and with reduced cost. The latest Primus
Epic cockpit will provide pilots with a conformal 3D view of the outside
world in challenging weather conditions such as fog, rain or snow to
improve situational awareness. Honeywell’s connected aircraft solution
spans satellite communications and connectivity airtime as well as
cockpit and cabin, and integrates with Textron Aviation’s proprietary
LinxUs maintenance and diagnostics reporting ecosystem.
To support the superior handling characteristics for an aircraft this
size, the Hemisphere will incorporate a full fly-by-wire (FBW) flight
control system, providing the latest-design for maximum performance. The
system, which will be fully integrated by Textron Aviation, will include
innovative, active control sidesticks, provide ease of operation for the
pilot and will ensure a new level of ergonomics in this class-leading
platform. Thales, a proven leader in FBW design, has been selected to
provide the flight control computers and remote electronic units to
support this system.
“No other aircraft in this segment offers this combination of the latest
technology, best-in-class- passenger experience and the lowest total
ownership cost, all at a price point unmatched in the industry,” said
Ernest.
First flight of the Citation Hemisphere is expected in 2019.
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About Textron Aviation Inc.
Textron Aviation Inc. is the
leading general aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna
and Hawker brands, which account for more than half of all general
aviation aircraft flying. The Textron Aviation companies include Cessna
Aircraft Company and Beechcraft Corporation, bringing together decades
of unmatched experience in designing, building and supporting airplanes.
It provides the most versatile and comprehensive general aviation
product portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business:
business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft,
high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft,
and a complete global customer service organization. Its broad range of
products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation and Hawker
business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer
aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s most capable global
service network. For more information, visit txtav.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company
that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and
finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such
as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Bad Boy Off Road, Textron Systems, and TRU
Simulation + Training. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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