1911 |
Clyde Cessna built and flew his first airplane. |
1927 |
The Cessna Aircraft Company was formed on September 7, 1927, and incorporated on December 22. |
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1928
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Cessna produced the first full cantilever wing light airplane to go into production in this country.
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1936
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For the third time, the Detroit News named the Airmaster the world's most efficient airplane, awarding the trophy to Cessna permanently.
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1940
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Production began on the Bobcat, Cessna's first twin engine aircraft.
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1943
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Cessna built more than 750 gliders, capable of carrying 13 troops plus equipment, for the Army Air Force.
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1944
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Nearly 5,400 Bobcat twins were produced since introduction in 1940.
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1946
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Cessna returned to commercial production with the Models 120 and 140. |
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1946
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Cessna's Fluid Power Division begins delivery of hydraulic power components to farm implement manufacturers.
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1947
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Production began on the 5-place Models 190 and 195, Cessna's first all-metal airplanes.
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1948
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Cessna entered the 4-place airplane market with the Model 170.
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1949
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Cessna converted to metal-covered wings on the Models 120, 140, and 170.
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1954
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Introduction of the 310, Cessna's first business twin.
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1954
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Production of the T-37 Air Force jet trainer began.
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1956
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Introduction of the Cessna Skyhawk, which became the most popular airplane in history.
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1956
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Introduction of the Cessna Skylane, which became the most popular high performance single.
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1959
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Cessna purchased the Aircraft Radio Corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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1960
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Cessna affiliated with Reims Aviation, S.A., Reims, France.
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1960
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Cessna acquired McCauley, manufacturer of propellers and other aircraft components.
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1963
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Cessna produced its 50,000th airplane, a Skyhawk.
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1965
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Deliveries of the Model 411 began, Cessna's first cabin class business airplane.
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1965
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Cessna's new agricultural airplane, the Ag Wagon was introduced.
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1965
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Cessna announced the first turbocharged single-engine airplane, a Turbo Centurion.
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1967
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The 75,000th Cessna airplane was delivered – a Skymaster.
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1967
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Cessna led the industry in multiengine deliveries and total aircraft deliveries.
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1967
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Introduction of the Model 421 Golden Eagle, the first general aviation aircraft to combine cabin pressurization with a turbocharging system.
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1968
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The 1,000th T-37 jet trainer was delivered to the U.S. Air Force. Production of the new A-37B twin-jet attack aircraft began.
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1968
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Cessna introduced the FanJet 500 at the NBAA Convention in Houston. (October 1968)
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1969
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Cessna's first business jet, the FanJet 500, officially named the Citation, made its maiden flight. (September 15, 1969)
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1969
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Introduction of the Aerobat added a new dimension to flying through precision aerobatics.
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1969
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The Model 414 was introduced as Cessna's second pressurized business twin.
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1970
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A nationwide network of Cessna Pilot Centers was inaugurated, featuring the exclusive Cessna Integrated Flight Training System.
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1971
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The Citation received FAR Part 25 Certification.
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1972
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The first Citation business jet was delivered to Levitz Furniture Corp. (January 1972)
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1972
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The Model 340 was introduced to expand Cessna's pressurized twin market.
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1975
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Cessna delivered the 1,000th Golden Eagle.
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1975
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Cessna produced its 100,000th single-engine airplane.
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1976
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Citation I received FAA Certification. (December 1976)
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1976
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Deliveries began on the all-new Titan, Cessna's largest piston-engine aircraft for business, commuter and cargo use.
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1976
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Cessna delivers first Citation (December 1976)
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1976
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Cessna announced initial design of the Citation I, Citation II and Citation III.
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1977
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Development began of the Skylane RG, a retractable gear version of the Skylane.
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1977
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Introduction of the Pressurized Centurion, the world's only pressurized single-engine piston airplane in production.
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1977
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First deliveries of the Conquest were made, Cessna's entry in the propjet market.
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1978
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Citation II received FAA certification. (March 1978)
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1978
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First deliveries of the Citation II were made. (April 1978)
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1978
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Cessna led the industry with the availability of weather radar on single-engine aircraft.
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1978
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The Ag Husky was introduced as the only turbocharged agricultural aircraft in the world.
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1978
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The 500th Citation, a Citation II, was delivered to Aluminum Company of America. (October 1978)
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1978
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Cessna refined and improved the most popular 2-place training aircraft, and gives it a new name – the 152.
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1979
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The Turbo Centurion and Pressurized Centurion were certified for flight into icing, the only production singles to achieve this capability.
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1979
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Introduction of the Cutlass RG, which became the most popular retractable gear airplane in its first year of production.
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1980
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Introduction of the Stationair 8 – the only piston-powered 8-place single in production.
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1980
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Cessna sales topped $1 billion for the first time.
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1980
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Cessna achieved an all-time high market share of 54 percent.
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1980
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Introduction of the Corsair propjet.
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1981
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First deliveries of the all-new Crusader twin.
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1982
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The 1000th Citation, a Citation II was delivered to Indium Corporation (January 1982)
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1982
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Introduction of the Citation III intercontinental mid-size business jet.
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1982
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Introduction and first flight of Caravan I single-engine utility propjet.
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1982
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Citation III received FAA Certification. (April 1982)
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1982
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First Citation III was delivered to Arnold Palmer. (October 1982)
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1983
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Cessna awarded U.S. Navy contract for T-47A Citations.
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1983
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Federal Express ordered Caravan I fleet.
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1983
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Cessna sold ARC avionics division to Sperry Corp.
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1984
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The 500th Conquest propjet was delivered.
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1984
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Citation S/II and Navy T-47A Citation made first flights.
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1984
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The Caravan I received FAA certification.
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1984
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Citation S/II received FAA certification. (July 1984)
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1985
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Cessna merged with General Dynamics Corp. as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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1985
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Deliveries of the Caravan I began, including first aircraft for Federal Express.
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1986
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Stretched version of Caravan I (Model 208B) made first flight.
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1986
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Cessna was awarded prestigious Robert J. Collier trophy for safety record of Citation fleet.
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1986
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Cessna announced the suspension of all piston aircraft production.
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1986
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100th Citation III delivered.
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1986
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First Caravan II twin-engine utility propjet delivered.
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1987
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Citation V introduced at NBAA convention.
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1987
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Cessna conducted the first Citation Special Olympics Airlift, flying hundreds of Special Olympics athletes to the International Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, in a fleet of more than 130 Citations.
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1988
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1,500th Citation delivered to Executive Jet Aviation. (January 1988)
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1988
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Federal Express ordered 90 more Caravan Is, bringing total order to 199.
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1988
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Cessna's Fluid Power Division sold to Eaton Corp.
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1988
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Citation V received FAA certification.
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1989
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Cessna sold its interest in its associate company, Reims Aviation, to a French company.
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1989
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Deliveries of the Citation V began.
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1989
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New Citation Service Centers opened in Newburgh, New York, and Long Beach, California.
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1989
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The new CitationJet was announced at the NBAA convention in Atlanta.
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1989
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Federal Express ordered 50 more Caravan Is, with an option for 100 more.
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1989
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The Citation fleet recorded its five-millionth flight hour.
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1990
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Cessna announced it would build the world's largest business jet service center in Wichita.
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1990
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The Citation VI and VII, variants of the Citation III (650), were introduced.
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1990
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Cessna announces the second Citation Special Olympics Airlift, which flew athletes to and from the International Special Olympics Games in Minneapolis/St. Paul in July 1991.
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1990
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The Citation X was announced at the NBAA convention in New Orleans.
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1990
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The Grand Caravan, a passenger version of the 208B Caravan I utility turboprop, was announced and deliveries began.
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1990
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Cessna opened a unique training/manufacturing facility in an economically depressed area of Wichita, where it will train individuals who previously were considered unemployable.
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1991
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The Citation VII prototype made its first flight on February 2.
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1991
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The CitationJet engineering prototype made its first flight on April 29.
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1991
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The 100th Citation V was delivered in April to the Cartier Company in France.
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1991
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The Citation VI received FAA certification and the first aircraft was delivered in May.
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1991
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Cessna staged the second Citation Special Olympics Airlift, transporting almost 1,500 athletes in some 200 Citations to the International Special Olympics Games in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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1991
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In October, General Dynamics announced its intent to divest Cessna.
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1991
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The CitationJet prototype made its first appearance at a major trade show – the NBAA convention in Houston, where Cessna unveiled its largest-ever NBAA display.
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1991
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Greensboro, North Carolina, was selected as the site for Cessna's eighth company-owned Citation Service Center to be opened in late 1992.
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1991
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The CitationJet pre-production prototype made it inaugural flight on November 20.
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1991
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A reconstructed Citation delivery center, including a new mockup showroom, was opened in November.
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1991
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The 500th Caravan produced by Cessna was delivered to Federal Express in December.
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1991
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Cessna occupied its new Wichita Citation Service Center in December. The 200,000 square-foot structure also houses Cessna's product support organization.
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1992
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General Dynamics announced the sale of Cessna to Textron Inc. in January.
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1992
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FAA certification of the Citation VII was received on January 23.
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1992
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Cessna conducted the first flight of Citation X's Allison GMA-3007C engine, mounted on Citation VII prototype, in August.
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1992
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Cessna completed its new Customer Center and tri-level Citation marketing and corporate headquarters building.
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1992
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FAA certification of the CitationJet was received on October 16.
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1993
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The first delivery of the CitationJet was celebrated on March 30.
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1993
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Cessna's "Citation Celebration 2,000" climaxed with the delivery of the 2,000th Citation, a Citation VII.
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1993
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Citation X engineering prototype made its first flight.
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1993
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Rollout of Citation X production prototype.
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1993
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Citation Ultra announced as successor to Citation V.
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1994
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Cessna Chairman Russ Meyer participated in the signing of the General Aviation Revitalization Act by President Clinton. (August 1994)
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1994
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Citation Ultra receives FAA certification.
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1994
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Citation Bravo named successor to Citation II.
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1994
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First production Citation X joined prototype in flight test program.
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1994
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Citation Excel announced at NBAA convention.
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1994
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Independence, Kansas selected as site for new single-engine final assembly. (December 1994)
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1995
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Delivery of the first of 50 Caravans to Federal Express.
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1995
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100th CitationJet produced less than two years after introduction.
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1995
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First flight of Citation Bravo.
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1995
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New 172 Skyhawk prototype accomplished first flight. (April 1995)
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1995
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Cessna Officials broke ground for the new Single Engine Facility in Independence, Kansas. (May 1995)
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1995
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Third Citation Special Olympics Airlift in Hartford, Connecticut carried 1,700 Special Olympic athletes on 215 Citations.
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1995
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Caravan deliveries topped 700 and total Federal Express orders reached 300.
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1995
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Chairman Russ Meyer received prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association.
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1996
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Cessna received U.S. Army contract for Medium Range Transport to be fulfilled by the Citation Ultra.
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1996
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Citation Excel made first flight.
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1996
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Citation X received FAA certification.
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1996
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172 Skyhawk granted certification by FAA. (June 1996)
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1996
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New 182 Skylane prototype accomplished first flight. (July 1996)
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1996
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Skyhawk production began in new Independence, Ks. production facility. (July 1996)
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1996
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Single Engine Facility dedicated in Independence, Kansas. (July 3, 1996)
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1996
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First flight of new 206 Stationair prototype. (August 1996)
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1996
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Skylane production began in Independence facility. (September 1996)
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1996
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McCauley Accessory Division was renamed McCauley Propeller Systems. The company focuses on three distinct business segments: propellers, machine work and systems and components. (September 1996)
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1996
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New 182 Skylane received FAA type certification. (October 1996)
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1996
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First Citation X delivery to Arnold Palmer.
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1996
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Executive Jet Aviation ordered 25 Citation Xs and 20 Citation VIIs.
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1996
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Chairman Russ Meyer inducted into Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
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1996
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Textron Aerospace Products, in Columbus, GA becomes a division of Cessna Aircraft Company.
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1996
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First Independence built 172 Skyhawk rolled out of production facility. (November 1996)
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1997
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First new 172 Skyhawk delivered to AOPA Sweepstakes winner. (January 1997)
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1997
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Citation Bravo receives FAA certification. (January 1997)
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1997
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Citation X and the Citation X Design Team received National Aeronautic Association's Robert J. Collier Trophy. (Cessna's second Collier award)
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1997
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First Citation Bravo customer delivery. (February 1997)
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1997
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First 182 Skylane delivered to Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. (April 1997)
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1997
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Aircraft production certificate awarded to Cessna by the FAA for its single engine piston facility in Independence, Kansas.
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1997
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King Schools, Inc. of San Diego selected to develop computer-based flight instruction program.
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1997
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First non-domestic company-owned Citation Service Center opened at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.
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1997
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Executive Jet Aviation ordered 50 Citation Excels.
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1997
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Cessna became ISO 9001 registered.
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1997
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Stationair and Turbo Stationair production began in Independence, Kansas facility. (August 1997)
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1997
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University purchased nearly 300 single-engine aircraft and joined Cessna in research and marketing alliance.
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1997
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Caravan 675 model announced.
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1997
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Cessna delivered 2,500th Citation, a Citation X, to Rusty Lyons in September.
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1997
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First assembly line-produced Citation Excel rolled out.
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1997
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Cessna celebrated the 70th year of operation with the release of The legends of Cessna book.
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1998
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Cessna announced record-breaking sales and Citation deliveries for 1997.
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1998
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Citation European Service Center dedicated.
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1998
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Skyhawk SP ("Special Performance") 172S announced as result of market demand. (March 1998)
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1998
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Citation Excel receives full type certificate. (April 22, 1998)
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1998
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Caravan 675 deliveries began. (May 15, 1998
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1998
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250th CitationJet entered service.
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1998
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First Skyhawk SP delivered during EAA Air Venture '98 in Oshkosh, WI.
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1998
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Citation Excel deliveries began. (July 2, 1998
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1998
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New Private Pilot Multimedia Training System went into use at Cessna Pilot Centers nationwide. (July 1998)
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1998
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Four new Citations were announced at the NBAA convention in Las Vegas: Citation Sovereign, Citation Ultra Encore, Citation CJ2, and Citation CJ1. (October 18, 1998
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1998
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The Interstate Aviation Committee – Aviation Register (IAC AR) of Russia has certified the CitationJet, Citation Bravo, Citation Ultra, Citation VII, and Caravans 208 and 208B. (October 15, 1998
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1998
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Stationair 206 and Turbo Stationair T206 receive FAA type certification. (October 18, 1998
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1998
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Swift Air of Phoenix, Arizona launches Sovereign orders with agreement for six Sovereigns. (October 20, 1998
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1998
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1000th Caravan delivered to Tropic Air for operations in Belize. (October 20, 1998)
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1998
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1000th Independence-built single engine aircraft, a Skyhawk SP, delivered to Ace High Aviation. (October 1998)
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1998
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Executive Jet ordered 50 Citation Sovereigns. (October 20, 1998)
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1998
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100th Citation Triple Crown Engine Overhaul completed. (December 1998)
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1998
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First 206 Stationair delivered in Uruguayan Air Force. (December 1998)
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1999
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Aircraft Completion Center (ACC) receives FAA repair station certificate for Citations and Caravans. (February 9, 1999
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1999
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First flight of CJ2 prototype. (April 28, 1999
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1999
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Cessna opens 112,000 square foot Aircraft Interior Installation Facility. (April 1999)
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1999
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Fourth Citation Special Olympics Airlift in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. (June 1999)
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1999
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Citation X received JAA certification. (June 28, 1999
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1999
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Production begins on Citation CJ2 serial number 0003. (July 28, 1999
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1999
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100th Citation X Rollout. (August 20, 1999
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1999
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Cessna Single Engine announced plans to develop a new Instrument Computer Based Instruction Program with King Schools for release in Spring 2000.
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1999
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The 1000th new Skyhawk was delivered. (October 1999)
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1999
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The 2000th single-engine aircraft, a Turbo Stationair, was delivered to Cessna STAR Lincoln Park Aviation. (November 1999)
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1999
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The 3,000th Citation is delivered to John Menard of Menard, Inc. (November 1999)
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1999
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Cessna Pilot Centers reached 225 participating flight schools.
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1999
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Cessna deems 1999 a Banner Year full of important Citation delivery milestones:
- 500th Model 560 (July 1999)
- 350th Citationjet (November 1999)
- 100th Citation VII (July 1999)
- 100th Citation X (December 1999)
- 50th Citation Excel (December 1999)
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2000
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The new Millennium Limited Edition single-engine aircraft introduced at the worldwide CSTAR sales meeting in Wichita. (February 2000)
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2000
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Cessna dedicated new Engineering Structural Test Facility. (February 2000)
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2000
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The new Citation CJ1 granted FAA type certification. (February 2000)
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2000
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First new Citation Encore rolled out of the Mid-Continent production facility. (March 2000)
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2000
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Cessna delivered the first Citation CJ1 to Commercial Envelope Company. (March 2000)
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2000
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Cessna launches new learn to fly web site: www.startflyingcessna.com. (April 2000)
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2000
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100th Cessna Citation Excel rolled out of production. (April 2000)
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2000
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Cessna Citation Encore received FAA type certification. (April 2000)
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2000
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New Cessna Citation Sacramento Service Center dedicated. (May 2000)
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2000
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Cessna Citation CJ2 received FAA type certification. (June 2000)
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2000
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Cessna Aircraft Company announces expansion of Columbus facility. (June 2000)
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2000
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Cessna and TAG Aviation Announce 50/50 Joint Venture to Provide Fractional Ownership of Business Jets. (July 11, 2000
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2000
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Cessna delivers 100th Citation Excel. (Aug. 21, 2000)
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2000
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Cessna delivers the first Citation Encore. (October 9, 2000)
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2000
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Cessna Caravan Fleet surpasses 4.5 Million Hours.
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2000
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Cessna Citation Service Centers launch advanced Citation Modifications Team.
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2000
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Cessna announces plans to build New Orlando Citation Service Center
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2000
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Turbo Skylane joins 2001 Single Engine product line.
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2000
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Cessna announces new Cessna.com enterprise web site.
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2000
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TAM orders 14 Citations at NBAA 2000.
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2000
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Cessna concludes third quarter with unprecedented order backlog of $5.3 billion.
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2000
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Cessna receives order for seven Citations from AVEMEX at NBAA.
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2000
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Shandong Airlines in China orders Cessna Caravans. Shandong Airlines is the first company to commercially operate Cessna Caravans in China.
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2000
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Cessna delivered first Citation CJ2. (December 2000)
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2000
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400th CitationJet delivered to E. Boyd & Associates. (December 2000)
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2000
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Cessna ends 2000 with a solid increase in sales, bringing Cessna's total revenues to approximately $2.8 billion. Cessna's backlog reached $6.6 billion.
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2001
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Cessna Aircraft announces additional expansion of the Columbus Facility.
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2001
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Cessna celebrates delivery of 3000th Single Engine. (February 2001)
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2001
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Cessna Finance Corporation exceeds $1 billion in their financing portfolio.
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2001
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Cessna announces launch of Cessna Parts Distribution website which allows customers to order Citation and Propeller parts online.
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2001
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Cessna delivers ten additional Skyhawks to American Flyers. (May 2001)
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2001
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Cessna delivers first Citation X to China. (August 2001)
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2001
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Cessna cancelled its participation in the 2001 NBAA and reallocated its resources to provide humanitarian relief for the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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2001
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Cessna announces consolidation of Textron Aviation Finance Divisions. (September 2001)
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2001
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Cessna delivers the 200th Excel. (September 2001)
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2001
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Cessna celebrates opening of Citation Parts Distribution facility. (October 2001)
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2001
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Cessna announces construction of new Wichita Service Center. (November 2001)
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2001
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Cessna completes RVSM certification for Citation I, Citation II, and Citation S/II. (November 2001)
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2001
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Clyde Cessna inducted into First Flight Shrine by the First Flight Society. (December 2001)
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2002
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Cessna ends 2001 with a solid increase in deliveries, bringing Cessna's total revenues to approximately $3.0 billion.
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2002
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Cessna delivers the first upgraded Citation X to Arnold Palmer. (February 2002)
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2002
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Cessna celebrates the first flight of the Citation Sovereign. (February 2002)
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2002
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Cessna and FlightSafety International sign a 15-year agreement that continues Cessna's recognition of FlightSafety as the official factory-authorized training organization for all Citations and Caravans. (April 2002)
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2002
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Cessna celebrated the rollouts of the 500th Citation 525, a CJ1, and the 100th CJ2. (June 2002)
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2002
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Cessna rated number one product support provider by Professional Pilot magazine's Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey for 2002. (August 2002)
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2002
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Cessna announces Cessna Contract Fuel Card Program with Avfuel Corporation. (September 2002)
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2002
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Cessna announces the Citation CJ3 and Citation Mustang at the NBAA convention in Orlando, Florida. (September 9 and 10, respectively)
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2002
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Cessna delivers the 200th Citation X. (October 2002)
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2002
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Cessna delivers the 1000th 208B Caravan. (December 2002)
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2003
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Cessna ends 2002 with the highest revenue in its history, $3.2 billion.
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2003
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Citation CJ3 takes first flight. (April 2003)
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2003
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Cessna announces the Citation XLS at the NBAA convention in Orlando, Florida. (October 2003)
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2003
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Cessna announced Garmin's new G1000 all-glass integrated avionics system will debut on all new Skylanes, Turbo Skylanes, Stationairs and Turbo Stationairs as a factory installed NAV III option beginning in the second quarter of 2004. (October 2003)
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2003
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Cessna announced an upgraded Citation X interior. (October 2003)
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2003
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Cessna celebrated the delivery of the 4000th Citation, a Citation Excel, to American International Group (AIG). (October 2003)
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2004
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Cessna celebrated the delivery of the 5000th single engine piston aircraft since restart of production in Independence, Kansas (March 2004).
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2004
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Citation XLS receives FAA approval. (March 2004)
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2004
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Cessna Delivers 200th Citation CJ2 (April 2004)
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2004
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Cessna's first Citation XLS rolls out the door (April 2004)
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2004
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Citation Mustang PW615F engine successfully completed first flight. First time a Pratt & Whitney Canada engine flown on a manufacturer's testbed prior to Pratt's test bed (April 2004)
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2004
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Chinese Government signs for two Citation XLS (May 2004)
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2004
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Cessna celebrates full FAA Type Certification for the Citation Sovereign (June 2, 2004)
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2004
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Cessna achieved full FAA type certification for the Garmin G1000-equipped 182T Skylane. This is the Garmin G1000's first FAA aircraft-level certification (June 17, 2004.
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2004
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Cessna begins providing customers with its exclusive Garmin G1000 factory-authorized orientation program. The program meets the FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS), and is designed to assist customers in their transition from traditional aircraft panel gauges to the new all-glass, jet-like cockpit (June 2004).
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2004
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Cessna's Orlando Citation Service Center opens. Located on the west side of the Orlando International Airport, the new Orlando Citation Service Center is 155,000 square feet. It replaces the original 47,275 square foot facility, which has served the southeast United States since 1983.
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2004
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Cessna achieved full FAA type certification for the Garmin G1000-equipped T182T Turbo Skylane (June 25, 2004).
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2004
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Cessna delivered its first four 182T Skylanes equipped with the Garmin G1000 integrated avionics system (June 29, 2004).
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2004
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Cessna delivers its 150,000th single engine piston aircraft, a 172S Skyhawk SP (July 27, 2004).
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2004
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Cessna unveils an all-glass integrated avionics system (Garmin G1000) for new Skyhawks (July 27, 2004).
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