Cessna has reported a threefold increase in aircraft deliveries for last year, reaching sales of 1,077, compared with 618 in 1997. According to the Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer, the largest increase came from single piston engined aircraft sales, with 775 deliveries, compared with 360 in 1997. Citation corporate jet deliveries set "-an all time industry record" with 200 aircraft, compared with 180 in 1997, while Caravan deliveries rose by 24, to 102 aircraft. Cessna also received 1,147 orders, valued at around $4 billion, "-setting another company record in sales activity".
Source: Flight International
