Awards and Patents
Since the first Cessna took off from a makeshift runway in Wichita more than 80 years ago, Cessna Aircraft Company has been the world standard in aircraft design and innovation. We have patented 27 parts and processes over the last 15 years. Not surprisingly, the combination of our talented employees and our dedication to never leaving well enough alone has earned us some pretty prestigious recognition over the years.
Awards and Patents
Awards
Mustang named “Product of the Year” by The Aviation ConsumerThe Citation Mustang was named “Product of the Year” in 2007 by The Aviation Consumer. This was the first year of deliveries for the aircraft, which was the first new-generation entry level jet to achieve full FAA type certification.
Citation X dubbed “Best Business Jet” by Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise listed the Citation X as the “Best Business Jet” in its August cover story, A Guide to the Best of Everything. Since 1970, the magazine has provided business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and decision makers. The monthly publication estimates it has 3.9 million readers.
Cessna takes two top supplier awards
Cessna was named Customer of the Year, and Don Beverlin, Vice President of Supply Management, won the Richard Hall Award for Leadership Excellence at the first annual Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Excellence Awards.
The awards are sponsored by the Supplier Excellence Alliance, an industry partnership of leading aerospace and defense prime contractors, tier-one sub-contractors and suppliers. As Customer of the Year, Cessna was recognized for superior supplier development, supplier retention and its ability to form alliances with suppliers to establish a competitive advantage. In winning the leadership award, Don was cited for his communications skills, ethics and industry leadership.
Jack Pelton Honored with Ad Astra Award
Jack Pelton, Chairman, President and CEO, received the 2007 Ad Astra Award for business and civic excellence from the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
NBAA Albert Ueltschi Humanitarian Award
Cessna was the first-ever recipient of the NBAA Albert Ueltschi Humanitarian Award for its “leadership and spirit of service demonstrated by the Cessna Citation Special Olympics Airlift.”
NetJets Annual Performance Award
Wichita Citation Service Center was recognized as the first-ever recipient of the NetJets Annual Performance Award for its cooperative efforts in contributing to NetJets’ overall success.
