Cessna TTx approved in Europe, Argentina, Philippines

“We are excited to offer the precision and speed of the TTx to the European market and beyond, bringing customers a high performance solution that fits both personal and business travel needs,” said Doug May, Textron's vice president of piston aircraft. “We continue to invest in international certifications to ensure customers around the world can experience the exceptional capabilities this aircraft has to offer.”

Cessna claims the four-place TTx delivers 235 knots at high-speed cruise, most likely recorded at higher altitudes. The aircraft features Garmin G2000 avionics, an all-glass touchscreen system. It has a composite body and wing.

Other specifications claimed by Cessna include a maximum range of 1,270 nautical miles, a useful load of 1,070 pounds, and a takeoff ground roll of 1,280 feet. It is claimed to have a landing distance of 2,640 feet, with a ground roll nearly identical to the takeoff roll at 1,260 feet. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 25,000 feet. It is powered by a 310-horsepower Continental TSIO-550 engine and has a payload with full fuel of 458 pounds.