Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Sales Of Citations Strong In The Sprawling Market
Cessna says it is encouraged by the
stability of the general aviation market in the Asia-Pacific
region. “This region has been one of the strongest for Cessna
during the most recent downturn. It has been least affected by the
economic climate and financing issues facing the rest of the
world,” said Roger Whyte, Cessna’s senior vice
president, Sales and Marketing. “The strongest segments for
Cessna in this region have been special mission and government
orders.”
The Citation Sovereign continues to be very popular in the
Asia-Pacific region. The aircraft was recently selected by both the
Japan Aerospace Corporation and the Civil Aviation Administration
of China for special mission work.
The Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ is also popular in the region. Last
year, the China Flight Inspection Center of the Civil Aviation
Administration of China used a Citation XLS to land and take off at
Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX/ZUBD) in Tibet, demonstrating the
aircraft’s capability to operate at the world’s highest
airport at 14,219 feet (4,334 meters).
Early this year, Cessna is set to deliver the first of five
Citation Mustangs ordered by the Singapore Flying College in
Australia to support its advanced training program.
Citation Mustang File Photo
Cessna also recently delivered five Grand Caravans to Susi Air
in Indonesia as part of an order for 30 Grand Caravans to be
delivered by 2011.
Cessna says there are currently more than 3,400 of their
aircraft operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
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