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Garrett Aviation Services has acquired the Cessna Citation FJ44 re-engining business from Sierra Industries. The program modifies the Citation 500/501SP series with the Eagle wing modification and the Williams FJ44-2A fanjet engines. The offering has been renamed the Garrett FJ44 Eagle II program. The Garrett FJ44 Eagle II program will transition from Sierra Industries’ Uvalde, Texas, facility to Garrett Aviation Services at George Bush International Airport in Houston.

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Garrett acquires Citation FJ44 program

Garrett Aviation Services has acquired the Cessna Citation FJ44 re-engining business from Sierra Industries.

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