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Growing Fleet
Cessna maximized international growth opportunities with robust product lines and reliable service in 2005. We
achieved unprecedented jet orders in Western Europe, Russia and the Middle East by building on these strengths. The
Citation fleet in China doubled; we also expanded in India and Pakistan. The Sovereign was certified in Europe, where
it is valued for its flexibility and comfort.
Our entry-level Citation Mustang was initially priced at $1.6 million below our lowest priced Citation, with all the speed and
amenities of larger aircraft. Cessna has made the dream of jet ownership possible for an enthusiastic, value-
conscious new group of operators. More than 230 Mustangs are on order, with first certified aircraft scheduled to be
completed in 2006.
Working Smarter
The Citation CJ1+ and CJ2+ received FAA type certification this year. When we introduced the advanced CJ3, we seized
the opportunity to apply Textron Six Sigma for leaner, more efficient production. We consolidated key components
throughout the CJ fleet and streamlined workflow.
Cessna recognized significant savings during 2005 by improving Citation production and other key processes. We
increased production without significantly increasing inventory, decreased cycle time by 11 days in the Citation Aircraft
Completion Center and delivered aircraft that met exceptionally high quality standards. Cessna is poised to surpass our
previous delivery record of 313 jets in one year. We expect to deliver at least 350 jets in 2007. With the ramp-up of our
new Mustang, deliveries are likely to be even higher in 2008.
Placing First
Cessna won first place Customer Support honors in 2005 from Pro Pilot magazine and Aviation International News, a
tribute to our intense dedication to customer satisfaction. We created consistent value for customers through responsive,
trustworthy service.
Our comprehensive network of
more than 366 service centers and
authorized service providers is
strategically located around the
world, allowing our international
fleet owners and operators to
enjoy Cessna service and support
infrastructure in their home
countries.
Cessna collaborated with supply
partner Pratt & Whitney Canada to
create an innovative solution that
helps make aircraft ownership less
complicated. We established Power
Advantage Plus, which gives
Cessna Citation customers fixed
operating costs for a minimum of
five years. This program and
Cessna's ProParts Solution for the
airframe make budgeting
maintenance expenses for Citation
jet purchases much simpler.
To pilots all over the world, Cessna
means quality aircraft, as well as
the comprehensive, reliable service
that protects their investment.
Cessna’s venerable Caravan
celebrated 20 years of flight in
April 2005, and we delivered our
1,500th aircraft to a repeat
customer in Poland.
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