Textron Aviation delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets.
“The delivery of the 400th Citation Latitude is a testament to the aircraft’s superior design and a proud moment for our team,” Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations for Textron Aviation, said. “This milestone not only reinforces the Latitude’s status as the leader in the midsize jet segment, but also underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting new standards for comfort, efficiency and performance in the aviation industry.”
“Over the years, we’ve found that Citation jets mean business in every way. Our fleet of Citations has significantly enhanced our company’s operational capabilities, allowing us to serve our customers, employees and farmers more effectively,” Todd Simmons, CEO of Simmons Foods, said. “Guided by our family values of integrity, respect, hard work and innovation, the Latitude’s performance and reliability are a natural fit for our business.”
