Over the past week Cessna Aircraft has made headlines for buying bankrupt Columbia Aircraft and for a decision to manufacture its SkyCatcher light sport aircraft in China. As if that weren’t enough, the first Citation Mustang entered charter service this week, and Cessna is expected to soon announce the launch of its Large Cabin Concept business jet.
AIN caught up with Cessna chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton to see what all these announcements mean for the Wichita-based manufacturer. Click here to listen.
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