Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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On the first day of the LABACE show in Sao Paulo, Textron Aviation announced the first order for a Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize jet in Brazli. The undisclosed purchaser already operates another Citation and Cessna and Beechcraft turboprops.
According to Textron, it held a 40% market share of competitive turbine aircraft deliveries in Latin America during 2024. Nearly 1,000 Citation jets and more than 2,100 Cessna and Beechcraft turboprops now operate in the region.
The first Longitude in Brazil will be delivered in 2026 and used for personal and business travel. Capable of carrying up to 12 passengers, the Longitude features a flat-floor cabin with fully berthable seats and a walk-in, accessible-in-flight baggage compartment.
The jet can fly 3,500 nm and has a full fuel payload of 1,600 pounds and maximum cruising speed of 483 ktas. At FL410, the Longitude’s cabin altitude is 4,950 feet. Avionics are Garmin’s G5000 system with autothrottles and optional GHD 2100 head-up display. Engines are Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans.
“With its class-leading performance, quiet cabin, and range, the Citation Longitude is perfectly suited to meet the needs of our customers in Brazil, one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world,” said Marcelo Moreira, v-p sales, Latin America. “The Longitude complements the customer’s existing fleet by providing long range, speed and delivering the exceptional comfort and performance expected from a Cessna Citation business jet.”

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