Cessna's Pelton to Deliver Keynote at Citation Jet Pilots Convention


WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 18, 2010 – Cessna Chairman, President and CEO Jack Pelton will deliver the keynote address Sept. 2 during the second annual convention of the Citation Jet Pilots owner and pilot association. Cessna Aircraft Company is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

Formed in November 2008, Citation Jet Pilots is run by Citation owner-pilots for the benefit of owner pilots. Its mission is to provide information, communication and support for owner-pilots of Cessna Citation aircraft with the goal of enhancing their ownership experience.

The organization's convention, which runs Sept. 1-5 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., provides academic sessions, vendor displays and camaraderie among the more than 160 attendees. For information on registering for the event, visit citationjetpilots.com.

In addition to Pelton, National Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President and CEO Craig Fuller are expected to speak.