In fact, the only new jet under 10, 000 pounds that is flying is the Mustang from incumbent Cessna Aircraft, which has made more than 5, 000 jets since its first Citation rolled off the assembly line in 1969.

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It is the Mustang from incumbent Cessna Aircraft, which has made more than 6, 000 jets since its first Cessna Citation rolled off the assembly line in 1972.

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The first customer-ready new Ford Expedition rolled off the assembly line at the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan, in March.

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