Cessna Aircraft Co. said on Thursday it will move ahead with its Large Cabin Concept jet aircraft. The aircraft will have intercontinental range and will be the largest ever in Cessna’s fleet. “I’m ecstatic to announce we are extending the Citation line upward and grateful for the patience of the customers who have urged Cessna to add a large cabin Citation,” said Cessna CEO Jack Pelton. The company has been showing a mock-up of the concept since late 2006 and customer feedback will be incorporated into the final design, Pelton said. “We have invested a great deal of time in evaluating this concept to determine a solid business case and involved customers very early in this program. We’re confident our efforts will result in an aircraft that is right for the marketplace,” he said.
The company promised to release more details of the program at a news conference on Feb. 6 in Washington, D.C.
