From The Archives: Business Aircraft Operators Demand Cost Cuts

Prototype Cessna Citation X has accumulated 300 hr. since its first flight in late 1993. The second of the business aircraft - the first production aircraft - flew on Sep. 27, 1994. 

See the cover of the Oct. 03, 1994 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. 

Our cover story for this issue looks into how operators are squeezing vendors on cost. Business aviation manufacturers and suppliers face continuing pressure to help customers save despite some improvement on demand and sales. Read the full article on page 44. 

Further on in the issue you can read the NBAA preview for the 1994 show, a list of features found on the contents page. 

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