Cessna has begun flight testing its new Citation XLS+, an enhanced version of the Citation XLS.

The aircraft has a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit and full authority digital engine controls for its two Pratt & Whitney  PW545C engines.

 

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 Cessna Citation XLS+ has a lengthened nose to more closely resemble the Citation X and Citation Sovereign models

The first flight of the Cessna Citation XLS+, took place in the first week of August. The company expects to complete type certification of the $11.6 million business jet early next year and begin deliveries by mid-year.

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 The first test flight of the Cessna Citation XLS+ took place in the first week of August

Along with wider seats in the cabin, Cessna has also lengthened the nose of the XLS+ to more closely resemble the Citation X and Citation Sovereign models.

Source: Flight International