Citation Ascend First Transatlantic Launches European Tour, but Textron Three Citation Types Q1 European Movements Combined −14.3% — Latitude Crashes 17.7%, Urgent Need for Generational Refresh

★★★ Citation Ascend completed its first transatlantic flight in early April and launched a European demonstration tour (April 7–12); the type is reportedly FAA-certified and has begun service entry (certification and service-entry dates require verification against Textron's official timeline; given the Ascend program was announced at 2023 NBAA, the announcement-to-certification pace is rapid, possibly based on existing-platform enhancement). NetJets is the primary order customer. However AviGo data shows the three Textron Citation types Q1 European performance diverged sharply: Latitude fell from 3,834 to 3,156 (−17.7%), CJ4 from 1,766 to 1,561 (−11.6%), only Longitude grew against the trend from 78 to 150 (+92.3% on a tiny base). The three combined fell from 5,678 to 4,867 (−14.3%). Textron still holds Europe's #1 position with 28.16% market share, but Latitude's sharp decline highlights generational-refresh urgency — Ascend tour timing precisely addresses this market gap.