Monday, January 14, 2013
Cessna Aircraft has begun assembly of a new, light business jet at its plant in Independence.
The first Citation M2 jet is expected to roll of the line in April, with the first delivery of the $4.4 million aircraft slated for third quarter of this year.
Cessna describes the M2 as a natural step up for owners of the smaller Citation Mustang, which is already assembled at the Independence plant. The Citation M2 is larger -- with seating for six passengers and two crew members -- and faster, with a longer range of 1,300 nautical miles.
The forward and aft cabin assemblies and wings are built at Cessna's Wichita plant, then delivered to Independence for final assembly.
The 16-year-old Independence plant has nearly 500 employees.
