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Robust and versatile: King Air 260 fits many missions for European charter service

When searching for a turboprop aircraft that fit both RVL and their partner’s missions, the Beechcraft® King Air® 260 aircraft stood out and has shown why.

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Crucial conversations pave way for innovative product advancements

Despite the success and nostalgia that follow these aircraft, Textron Aviation, seeking a fresh perspective on its products engaged the pilots, owners and instructors that use them day in and day out.

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Legendary collaboration, innovation, lift Citation Ascend P1 to first flight

Two Textron Aviation test pilots speak to the immense team effort that led to the Cessna® Citation Ascend™ P1 first flight.

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Citation Longitude, features, prove true in ‘whirlwind’ around-the-world exploration

Representing the ideal mix of modern design and cutting-edge technology, The Cessna® Citation Longitude® serves as the pinnacle of the Citation® family of products.

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King Air F90 Evolves into modern age with complete restoration

Having the chance to own a piece of aviation history, Shawn and David Edgington purchased a 1982 Beechcraft® King Air® 90 series.

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King Air 260 Blends Luxury and Capability

We chose this King Air because there is more space, a better range of action and we can land on short runways and you can fly maybe 3 or 4 hours or more if you need.

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"Our great grandmother flew this": Decades-long search leads family to Textron Aviation, Beechcraft Staggerwing

Tucked away in the Textron Aviation delivery center sits a Beechcraft Staggerwing Model 17. For aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, this aircraft serves as a reminder of the humble beginnings of what is now Textron Aviation.

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SkyCourier showcases unique versatility for Alaskan mission

I'm Robert Everts, from Fairbanks, Alaska. We haul anywhere from, live animals to snow machines, UTVs and ATVs. If it'll fit in the door, we haul it.

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Avionics Upgrades and Enhancements Keep Pilot Mission Focused

Jonathan Corcoran, President of Corcoran Aviation, plans for what is ahead. Mapping routes to fly the Cessna® Citation® CJ3+™ jet is an important part of every mission.

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CJ4 Gen2 Leads to Fractional Owner Success

Hi I’m Duncan Van De Velde. I’m the Vice President of Sales, Textron Aviation Europe. I’m here today with Ward Bonduel, Managing Director of Luxaviation Belgium.

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Established Patent Culture Leads To Historic Year For Textron Aviation Inventors

For Textron Aviation, our legendary products are a result of forward-thinking concepts and unique design ideas brought to reality by our skilled employees.

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CPDLC Explained: A Pilot's Perspective

UJ Pesonen is a demonstration pilot with Textron Aviation. One of his favorite features inside of the cockpit is CPDLC which stands for Controller Pilot Data Link Communication.

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Cessna Caravan "Workhorse" enhances possibilities for inspiring, life-saving missions

Focusing on the needs of others sits at the core of Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI). Designed to deliver hope and support through aviation, MAFI is a faith-based international organization providing assistance through medical care and other necessities to less populated parts of the world.

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Community Spotlight: David Stanley - King Air Pilot with the Royal Flying Doctors of Australia

David Stanley, a Beechcraft® King Air® pilot, who has found purpose in serving with an organization that has an incredibly altruistic goal; the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Australia.

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King Air Brand Shines for Multi-Mission

The King Air platform for us is the greatest platform there is. It can operate from short and unpaved runways, and we have enough maintenance centers available within Europe.

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From Classic to Cutting-Edge: A Guide to Evolving Your Aircraft Cabin

The cabin experience is one of the most personal and unique parts of aircraft ownership.

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European Service Crew Chief Passionate About Beechcraft and Cessna Owners

My name is Jorge Gutierrez and my position at Textron Aviation is Crew Chief at the service center in Paris.

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King Air Shines in the Cold of Canada

In this Community Spotlight feature, we're heading to the cold of Canada to feature @flyingwithdebby, a charter King Air® turboprop pilot based in Winnipeg.

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CPDLC Explained: What CPDLC Means For Aircraft Operators

Countries around the world are implementing a new way for pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC) to communicate. Called Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), the technology aims to supplement traditional radio traffic with text-based messages.

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From the Experts: Why a Pro Line 21 to Fusion upgrade was the right move

At Textron Aviation, both new and legacy aircraft owners have access to manufacturer-exclusive expertise.

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"That's mission critical:" King Air 260 expedites response time for national demolition company

I'm David Griffin Jr, President of the D.H. Griffin family of companies. We’re a vertically integrated demolition, environmental and recycling business. My mom and dad started our business in 1959 from very humble beginnings.

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Service, quality from Textron Aviation keeps King Air customers on the move

Partners in a King Air 260 ® detail how the Textron Aviation service center allows them to respond to any situation.

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Aircraft Charter Service Turns to Beechcraft Denali for New Advantage

Deciding on the right aircraft for your mission can be difficult.

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Relationship founded on shared vision transcends decades-long international bond

At the root of any successful working relationship, you will find evidence of trust, communication and reliability.

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LuxAviation Sky Club - Built on Citation Jets

LuxAviation is one of the oldest private jet operators in Europe.

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"Midsize jet leader" growing European charter market

It started with a recognized opportunity. Taking the time to assess clients' needs, missions and unrealized potential. For BHS Aviation CEO, Daniel Suter, potential would lie within a fixed-wing AOC (Air Operator Certificate).

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Financing a private aircraft 101

Private aviation has the potential to unlock a world that propels your business forward unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

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“ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT”: OWNER/OPERATOR EVOLVES AIRCRAFT WITH TEXTRON AVIATION

I bought my 2007 Mustang in 2018. As I started to fly the airplane and get more and more excited about being a jet pilot for the first time, and saw all the other airplanes on the market that were new, I decided it was time to think about a refresh so I could feel like I was flying a brand-new plane.

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Innovative Design Efforts Lead to Increased Customization Opportunities

Each aircraft tells its own story. It has its own mission and carries its own purpose.

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In Europe, Citation Finds Charter Success

“We have over 50 Textron Aviation products currently in operations worldwide, basically the whole past and present Citation line,” said Robert Fisch, the president of Aviation Services at Luxaviation. “The Citation jet line has been incredibly reliable and economical to run, and the clients just love them.”

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Textron Aviation Aircraft Ideal for European Air

“Economy, airport performance, maintenance and parts availability. These are the strong points from Textron Aviation and their products, and this is why we choose them.”

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Business Objectives Met With A Citation Jet Fleet

“When I think of Citation, I think of dependability,” Durbin said. “Our primary mission is to get our executives from Point A to Point B safely and quickly as possible. The Citation gives us the ability to do that.”

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King Air Turboprops: A Lifestyle Decision

So the King Air definitely was a decision for lifestyle. We needed to fly with friends and family and needed enough space and endurance. We wanted to go into airfields which are not approachable for most of the other planes and we needed two engines. This was important for us,” said David Hain, King Air owner based in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Citation Jet Design Borne by Customer Feedback

As told by Tim Gallien, a pilot who sat on Textron Aviation’s Customer Advisory Board and gave insight into creating the CESSNA CITATION XLS Gen2 jet.

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Stuttgart Service Center’s Future Built on Trust

Hi, my name is Fabian Geckler, I'm the maintenance manager of the Stuttgart facility. We are a satellite station as part of Cessna Düsseldorf Citation Service Center.

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CARAVAN-FOCUSED COMPANY DEEMS CESSNA SKYCOURIER THE ULTIMATE AIR CARGO UPGRADE

When many cargo aviators think of hauling through the skies, they often immediately think the CESSNA CARAVAN turboprop. For one on-demand cargo company based out of Hawaii, it was the aircraft that changed everything.

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Textron Aviation Parts Distribution: "Above and Beyond"

I’ve owned a bunch of different airplanes but I’ve only had interactions with one jet manufacturer brand and that’s CESSNA. And that’s because I don’t want to leave.

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Private Aviation: The Entire Package

As told by Simon Elliot, President and Owner of Active Deployment Systems.

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Exploring an Air Ambulance in a Beechcraft King Air Turboprop

Textron Aviation collaborated with Spectrum Aeromed to demonstrate the capabilities of BEECHCRAFT KING AIR turboprops when configured with air ambulance equipment.

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BUSINESS AIRCRAFT OR COMMERCIAL AIRLINES?

When the distance is too far to drive to attend a conference or to meet your customer, it’s time to decide whether to travel by airline or business aircraft.

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SAVING AFRICA’S WILDLIFE STARTS IN THE SKY

In Nairobi National Park in Kenya, orphaned infant African elephants are fighting for a future.

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Freedom Without Impact: Amphibious Aircraft

As many travelers know, some of the most beautiful places on the planet are in hard to reach locations. Remote areas in the Bahamas, for instance, often contain the cleanest beaches, best fishing, and most desirable natural landscapes. But most who seek out these areas do so because of what nature has created and preserving that is of the upmost importance.

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Textron Aviation advances the industry with interactive 3D technical manuals

Textron Aviation has unveiled the industry’s first interactive, 3D full-color, technical library.

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Cessna Caravan Final Frontier

For country singer, fiddler and outdoorsman Nick Hoffman, learning to fly a CESSNA CARAVAN turboprop was the final frontier. Follow Nick on his journey to become a Caravan aircraft pilot. Because "nothing says awesome like 675-horsepower of turbine".

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Dive Deep Into Fusion Avionics in the King Air

Textron Aviation Flight Operations Pilot Jared Jacobs and Technical Marketing Advisor Alex Hunt give a walkthrough of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. This suite is found on KING AIR turboprops and is demonstrated on a KING AIR 360 turboprop while it is on the ground.

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“ONE OF THE GREATEST INVESTMENTS”: A FACTORY-NEW CESSNA PISTON

For nearly three quarters of a century, the Harvey family has been a household name in Snohomish County, Wash. The family began Snohomish Flying Service (SFS) in 1946, incorporating in 1950 and became the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and flight training school of Harvey Field.

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Family Bonding Over a Citation Mustang

Jets are often considered a business tool enabling companies to grow efficiency and expand reach. But sometimes those tools do more than take a businessperson to several meetings a day or home for dinner. Often, jets connect people in a deeper sense, especially when a generational love of flying is involved.

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Paraguayan Citation Owner Invests in Complete Jet Refurbishment

From seats and materials to lights and the G5000, a Paraguayan customer takes his CITATION EXCEL jet to Textron Aviation’s Orlando Service Center for a complete refurbishment.

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The New Beechcraft Denali: A Departure From the Ordinary

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Investing in Citation

Kevin Baird’s career in aviation has developed in a unique way. His goal was to understand both what happens inside of the cockpit as well as outside of it. And he wanted to ensure his path allowed him to grow in both areas.

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Citation Longitude EASA Certified

Textron Aviation is happy to announce that the CESSNA CITATION LONGITUDE jet has achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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Citation: A History

The CITATION brand of aircraft is the most popular line of business jets in the world. With more than 35 million flight hours – far more than any of its competitors – Citation branded aircraft allow customers to expand their business reach.

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King Air: A History

The world’s most popular turboprop aircraft brand can be found in the internationally known name, KING AIR. With an impressive legacy product line in addition to two newly updated King Air products, it’s clear this brand will now and forever be the king of turboprops.

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Beechcraft: A History

Manufactured in the aviation hub of Wichita, Kan., and with maintenance and support locations worldwide, the Beechcraft brand of aircraft traces its roots to the pioneers of aviation. Throughout its history, this brand of products has been known for quality, reliability and value that established benchmarks for the industry.

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Cessna: A History

Headquartered in the aviation hub of Wichita, Kan., and with maintenance and support locations worldwide, the Cessna brand of aircraft traces its roots to the pioneers of aviation. Throughout its history, this brand of products has been known for quality, reliability and value that established benchmarks for the industry.

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Family and Business Come Together with Citation Jets

Gregory Poole Equipment Company was founded in 1951 and has since grown in the eastern region of the United States. The company focuses on new and used sales, rentals, parts and service for construction, agriculture, forestry, electric power generation, marine power and a wide range of other industries. But it’s not just about business for the Poole family. The company, coupled with a love of CESSNA aircraft, shows the true meaning of family and shared passion.

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Enabling Sustainable Eco-Tourism With Aviation

Lady Elliot Island is a 42-hectare island at the southern tip of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is about 46 nautical miles north-east of Bundaberg located off Queensland, Australia. It is managed jointly by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service under a collaborative lease arrangement with the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort. The resort is the dream of one man, Peter Gash.

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One to 120: Investment Equals Expansion at Flight School

It started in 1999 with one man and one used aircraft. Danny Perna had a pre-owned CESSNA 152 piston, an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and a flight instructor rating. That was all it took.

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Defining Value and ROI at an Aircraft Flight School

When it comes to expanding business or elevating leisure, many individuals look to the skies. They begin to dream of a day when they can conquer the clouds and be masters of their own fate. Some of those daring individuals go even a step farther and decide to explore the world of aviation from the cockpit.

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CITATION JETS: HOW A EUROPEAN CHARTER COMPANY IS IMPRESSING EVERY CLIENT

Aeronautical or sectional maps are good friends to most pilots. Pilots use them to understand departure and arrival areas in order to establish safe flight plans.

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