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CESSNA CITATION LONGITUDE
Cessna Citation Longitude: The Autoland Revolution
The 2019 Super Mid-Size That Lands Itself
In 2019, Cessna introduced the Citation Longitude — and changed the rules. The Longitude was the first super mid-size jet with Garmin Emergency Autoland. Press the button, and the aircraft lands itself if the pilot becomes incapacitated. It was a safety feature previously reserved for $30M+ large jets, now standard on a $27M super mid-size.
Specifications That Redefine Safety
• Range: 6,482 km (3,500 nm) — transatlantic capability with reserves
• Speed: 893 km/h (483 knots) — fastest in the Citation fleet
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the stand-up, flat-floor cabin
• Autoland: Garmin Emergency Autoland — standard, not optional
• Engines: Honeywell HTF7700L (7,665 lbf) — most powerful in class
The Longitude introduced G5000 avionics with touchscreen controls, head-up display, and enhanced vision. It was Cessna's statement that super mid-size jets deserve large-jet technology.
The Gen2 Upgrade (2024)
In 2024, Cessna announced the Longitude Gen2 with Garmin G5000 Prime avionics, autothrottles, and enhanced autoland capability. First delivery: 2026.
• Speed: 893 km/h (483 knots) — fastest in the Citation fleet
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the stand-up, flat-floor cabin
• Autoland: Garmin Emergency Autoland — standard, not optional
• Engines: Honeywell HTF7700L (7,665 lbf) — most powerful in class
The Longitude introduced G5000 avionics with touchscreen controls, head-up display, and enhanced vision. It was Cessna's statement that super mid-size jets deserve large-jet technology.
The Gen2 Upgrade (2024)
In 2024, Cessna announced the Longitude Gen2 with Garmin G5000 Prime avionics, autothrottles, and enhanced autoland capability. First delivery: 2026.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Citation Longitude aircraft trade between $18M and $24M — strong residuals for the autoland capability. New price: $29.995M.
Operating costs: $2,800 – 3,400 per hour — the price of large-jet safety in super mid-size.
Operating costs: $2,800 – 3,400 per hour — the price of large-jet safety in super mid-size.
The Verdict
The Citation Longitude is the aircraft that democratized autoland. It brought large-jet safety to super mid-size, forcing competitors to follow or become obsolete.
For the buyer seeking a Longitude, you're acquiring the safest super mid-size jet ever built — the aircraft that says technology should protect everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy.
For the buyer seeking a Longitude, you're acquiring the safest super mid-size jet ever built — the aircraft that says technology should protect everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy.
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