A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe (BTF) at Morón Air Base, Spain, May 27, 2025. BTF missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant command areas of operations to enable strategic access and integration with coalition forces in an effort to deter global conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 159th Fighter Squadron comes to a stop with a BAK-14 barrier arresting cable secured to its tail hook during a certification test at Jacksonville International Airport on May 28, 2025. The system, designed to safely decelerate aircraft during aborted takeoffs or emergency landings, was tested to validate emergency procedures and ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jacob Hancock)


U.S. Marines Corps AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 taxis during the squadron’s final flight ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 29, 2025. VMA-231 conducted a ceremony to celebrate its last Harrier flight before its deactivation in September. In 2026, the squadron will reactivate as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 231 and prepare to operate the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

WICHITA, Kan. (May 29, 2025) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the first delivery of its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet into Central America. The long-time Citation customer is based in Costa Rica and plans to use the aircraft for business and personal use.

“The Citation Longitude is a game-changer for customers. Its extended range and outstanding speed enable customers to travel farther with ease, ensuring smooth and convenient journeys,” said Marcelo Moreira, vice president, Sales, Latin America. “Whether customers are flying for business or personal use, the flagship business jet is a great choice to support the dynamic travel needs of our Central American customers.”

The Longitude is equally designed around the pilot experience, passenger comfort and overall performance, delivering an aircraft that lives up to its designation as the flagship of the Citation family of business jets. Of the more than 100 Cessna turbine aircraft located in Central America, more than 30 are Cessna Citation business jets. Customers based in the region can appreciate city pairs with their Longitude such as San José, Costa Rica to Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Tegucigalpa, Honduras to São Paulo, Brazil.

About the Citation Longitude

With a range of 6,482 kilometers (3,500 nautical miles) and full fuel payload of 726 kilograms (1,600 pounds), the Citation Longitude is designed to elevate passenger expectations in the super-midsize class by delivering the quietest cabin, a low cabin altitude (1,509 meters / 4,950 feet) at 12,500 meters/ 41,000 feet, more standard features and a comfortable, bespoke interior. With seating for up to 12 passengers, including an optional crew jump seat, the Longitude features a stand-up, 1.83-meter/ 6-foot tall flat-floor cabin. A standard double-club configuration delivers the most legroom in the super-midsize class. Fully berthable seats are designed and manufactured in-house, and a spacious walk-in baggage compartment is accessible throughout the flight. State-of-the-art cabin technology enables passengers to manage their environment and entertainment from a mobile device. The spacious cockpit incorporates easier access and an ergonomic design that fully focuses on crew comfort and efficiency.

The clean-sheet design of the Longitude integrates the latest technology throughout the aircraft, bringing customers the lowest direct operating cost in its class. Powered by FADEC-equipped Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines, the Longitude combines on-condition engine overhaul periods to best-in-class airframe intervals of 18 months and 800 hours. Textron Aviation's full time diagnostics recording system (AReS) and 3D Technical Publications combine advanced technology to reduce maintenance downtime and overall costs to operation

The “Seahawks” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 126 taxi the flightline on Naval Station (NS) Norfolk during the squadron’s homecoming, May 30, 2025. VAW-126, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to NS Norfolk following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Air Traffic Control Specialist 1st Class Amber Gibson)

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, tail number 611, assigned to the 190th Fighter Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, is shown before departing Gowen Field for the final time, May 27, 2025. The flight marks the first A-10 from the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the U.S. Air Force’s plan to retire the A-10 fleet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mercedee Wilds)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis to the runway during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Andersen AFB, Guam, May 29, 2025. The B-52H can fly at high, subsonic speeds at altitudes reaching 50,000 feet, with an unrefueled combat range in excess of 8,800 miles, and can carry precision-guided ordnance with worldwide precision navigation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey Farrell)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, conducts aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the team’s final flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The demo team’s closure is part of Misawa’s transition to an F-35 fighter wing in support of U.S. Forces Japan’s broader modernization efforts to strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

Albacete, 29 May 2025 – Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT for Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy from its Albacete facility. These two helicopters are the first of seven navalised NH90s acquired as part of the second batch of Spain’s NH90 programme, which totals 23 aircraft.

The MSPT variant of the NH90 is specifically designed to meet the rigorous operational requirements of the Spanish Navy for amphibious tactical transport. Key enhancements include a reinforced landing gear, specific naval communications and navigation equipment as well as automatic folding systems for the main rotor blades and rear fuselage, optimising the helicopter for shipboard operations. These features will enable the NH90 to transport up to 20 fully equipped troops or a light vehicle, and conduct IFR (instrument flight rules) operations with a single pilot, even in challenging night-time conditions and adverse weather.

"The delivery of the first NH90 MSPT helicopters is proof of the strong collaboration between the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM), the Spanish Navy, and Airbus Helicopters," said Fernando Lombo, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Spain. "Thanks to this excellent cooperation, we've been able to conduct the training of Navy crews at our Albacete base, ensuring the helicopters can enter service at Rota Naval Base this summer, as planned for the Navy's operational readiness. All our teams remain fully mobilised to ensure a smooth entry into service. Congratulations to the new operator."

With this delivery, all three Spanish military branches—the Army, the Air and Space Force, and now the Navy— have NH90s in their fleets. This common military platform underscores the versatility and strategic importance of the NH90 across Spain's defence forces and its industrial landscape.

On May 13, the Spanish Ministry of Defence and Airbus Helicopters signed a framework agreement for the implementation of the Spanish National Helicopter Plan, which foresees a further expansion of NH90 fleets for the Armed Forces.