LAS VEGAS, NV - Pratt & Whitney Canada and Textron Aviation have officially debuted the Cessna Citation Ascend, a new business jet powered by twin PW545D engines.
Scott McElvaine, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada, said, "The Citation Ascend is the latest product of Pratt & Whitney Canada's longstanding collaboration with Textron Aviation, a relationship that goes back more than 60 years and includes many iconic business jets and turboprops. Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft have long been regarded as some of the most reliable and efficient Pratt & Whitney-powered platforms in the industry and we foresee a solid future for the Citation Ascend with Textron Aviation's global customer base."
The PW545D is equipped with Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) technology which allows the aircraft to integrate new auto-throttle technology that simplifies engine operation, maximizes efficiency and reduces pilot workload. The PW545D also brings efficiency improvements in the compressor and turbine sections, thereby lowering fuel burn and reducing operating temperatures.
Pratt & Whitney Canada has manufactured more than 5,300 PW500 engines to date, with nearly 4,900 still flying. The PW500 family of engines has flown 27 million hours, powering seven different aircraft models operating in 71 countries.
