Citation Latitude fuselage undergoes wing mate

The joining of the fuselage and wing marks an important milestone towards the first flight early next year. (Cessna)

Cessna has successfully completed the wing mate on the Citation Latitude first test aircraft.

Announced at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA) in October 2011, the nine-seat medium-size business jet will offer a trans-continental range and a cruise altitude of 43,000ft.

The first prototype flight is expected in the first quarter of 2014.