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Cessna Aircraft Company launched the Citation M2 on 26 September, 2011; a single pilot certified light business jet seating up to six passengers. It bridges the gap between the Citation Mustang and the Citation CJ family, and is based on the CJ1 variant with a new cabin layout. The M2 became Cessna's entry-level jet after production of the Citation Mustang stopped in May 2017.
The first flight of the Citation M2 prototype took place in March 2012 and the first production unit flew on 23 August, 2013. FAA certification followed on 23 December, 2013 and EASA certification on 23 June, 2014.
The Citation M2 has an aluminium airframe with a T-tail and a straight wing that includes LED lights. It has a maximum cruise speed of 400 knots, a range of 1,300 nm and can operate at airports with runways as short as 3,250 ft. A pair of FADEC-controlled Williams International FJ44-1AP-21 turbofan engines power the M2, each producing 1,965 lbf of thrust.
Textron Aviation unveiled the Citation M2 Gen2 with interior modifications at NBAA-BACE in October 2021. First deliveries were made in Spring 2022.
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| May 19, 2023 | Textron increases training options for Citation owners |
| May 11, 2023 | Heron expands capacity by bringing in M2 |
| April 24, 2023 | SmartSky expects up to seven STCs this quarter |
| September 19, 2022 | Tamarack completes first upgrade of Citation M2 Gen 2 |
| August 2, 2022 | China CAA qualifies TRU Citation M2 simulator |
| May 30, 2022 | Luxaviation expands Citation fleet with latest Gen2 jet |
| April 5, 2022 | Landscaping experts put first Citation M2 Gen2 into service |
| October 11, 2021 | Textron unveils second generation Citation M2 and XLS |
| May 14, 2021 | Air Charter Scotland doubles Biggin M2 fleet |
| March 5, 2021 | Air Charter Scotland adds Biggin-based M2 |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| December 21, 2020 | TRU brings M2 FFS to Guanghan in China |
| October 12, 2020 | Ortac adds Citation M2 as part of a ‘bumper year’ |
| September 8, 2020 | Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF |
| June 21, 2020 | 250th M2 to put spring in step of Fast Rabbit |
| December 13, 2019 | Zenith adds M2 to fleet of Learjets |
| September 23, 2019 | Western gets its wish for Williams work |
| September 21, 2019 | Textron marks a half century of Citation innovation |
| July 14, 2019 | Specified mods lift restrictions on Tamarack winglets |
| June 18, 2019 | Tamarack files chapter 11 as winglet upgrades continue |
| April 8, 2019 | Tamarack turns to Guernsey for Active Winglet installations |
| January 15, 2019 | Tamarack winglets touch down in Brazil |
| October 13, 2018 | Citation active winglets are now available from Bromma |
| August 7, 2018 | Signature TechnicAir approved for Tamarack winglets |
| June 7, 2018 | Ortac is first to receive 2-REG approval in Jersey and bolsters Textron fleet |
| November 9, 2016 | Catreus takes on second M2 to increase charter capacity |
| August 2, 2016 | Me & my aircraft – Citation CJ series: Robust and trusty CJs are operators’ go-to aircraft in Europe and beyond |
| August 20, 2015 | M2 set for lofty landings with elevated airport certificate |
| April 7, 2015 | JAI M2 surpasses Mustang range |
| February 12, 2015 | Müller co-ax receives first European M2 courtesy of Atlas |
| December 3, 2014 | Me & My Aircraft – Small jets: Buyers are spoilt for choice in crowded small jet segment |
| September 10, 2014 | BGAD has a triumphant tenth outing to deliver a productive day for business |
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