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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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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Six Years and Counting: Why the Citation Latitude Jet is Still #1

After six years in service, the CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE aircraft topped the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) list as the most delivered midsize business jet for the fifth consecutive year, with 58 aircraft delivered in 2019 and 234 total delivered through Q1 of 2020. On the aircraft’s fifth anniversary, several of those who work closely with the Citation Latitude aircraft, took some time to explain why.

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Immediate Disaster Relief Often Comes from Business Aircraft

“When the skies go dark, we run towards the darkness.” It’s a strong statement from Brad Pierce, the president of Restaurant Equipment World and volunteer with the non-profit AEROBridge. But it’s one he stands by based on his countless experiences with others in business aviation.

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AIRCRAFT OWNERS STEP IN TO KEEP ASSISTANCE DOG OPERATION IN MOTION

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted commercial air significantly. Vacations were cancelled, business trips were delayed and visits to loved ones were paused.

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OWNER CALLS BEECHJET A “WHOLE NEW AIRPLANE” FOLLOWING AFTERMARKET UPGRADE

Dwayne Clemens knows Beechjets better than most. A former Beechcraft employee turned full-service FBO owner in the air capital, he’s well-versed in the capabilities and value a Beechjet brings to a company.

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Understanding Air Filtration Systems In Your Cabin

As more attention is put on health, safety and sanitation, many aircraft owners are starting to look closer at what’s inside their aircraft.

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CESSNA AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTAL IN CIVIL AIR PATROL SUPPORT OF COVID–19 RESPONSE

Lieutenant Colonel Neil Taylor spent several decades in the United States Air Force and has never seen a fight quite like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Supporting Disaster Relief and Expanding Business: A Texas CJ Jet Story

Simon Elliott is no stranger to disaster. He’s walked with those on the ground after Hurricane Katrina providing personal hygiene equipment and trailers.

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INTERIOR UPGRADES MEAN ST. LOUIS BUSINESS NEVER STOPS

Weight calculations, weather assessments and system functionality checks were not why Trevor Smith spent time at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.

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Denali: At The Core

With a jet-like cabin design, dual-channel FADEC and the first clean-sheet turboprop engine in more than 30 years, the DENALI aircraft is sure to disrupt the marketplace. But behind the features and capabilities of the new aircraft is a team of experts invested in both the plane and those who will sit inside.

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Denali Aircraft Landing Gear Testing

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A Pilot's License and a Purpose

The news reports said roughly 50 people were dead. A storm, controlled by no man, had swept the vast islands leaving little in its path.

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Textron Aviation's iconic Citation family marks 50 years of business jet innovation

In September of 2019, Textron Aviation celebrated 50 years since the inaugural flight of the first Citation jet, the Cessna Citation 500.

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Citation XLS+ Aircraft | Behind the Wings

Go behind the scenes of a new CITATION XLS+ aircraft with Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Find out what sets the midsize jet apart from the competition and how its performance is at the DOC of a light jet.

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Living the M2 Dream

Max Weldon set a course for the pinnacle of light-jet ownership. His journey landed him a five-star customer experience and a class-leading aircraft. “I never in a million years thought that I would ever be flying a Citation,” he says. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little kid.”

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Transitioning to a two-crew aircraft

Today, transitioning from a single-pilot turboprop or jet into a two-crew aircraft is easier than ever before. When transitioning to a two-crew environment, it’s important to consider the differences found in a new aircraft segment, ensuring everyone from pilots, owners and maintenance managers make the move as seamless as possible.

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Built to fly

As one of the world’s most relied upon business aircraft, the Citation XLS+ jet is renowned for its one-of-a-kind operational advantage. The jet is also known for its maintenance efficiency and customer support.

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Fly Rugged With the King Ranch Special Edition King Air 350i

Fly Rugged With the Special Edition King Ranch

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A closer look at the Citation XLS+

Step inside the Citation XLS+ and explore the latest design features of the world’s most popular business jet.

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Why an aircraft's limited factory warranty matters

The benefits of an aircraft’s factory warranty often go beyond the standard coverage most operators are familiar with.

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Why Pre-Owned was the right choice for this entrepreneurial owner-operator

Harry Hedaya has been flying since 1993. Over the last three decades as an entrepreneur based in Tampa, Fla., Harry has owned and operated several different companies in the financial services, staffing and business productivity software space.

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Textron Aviation and NetJets strengthen industry-leading relationship

NetJets has operated a fleet of nearly 500 Cessna Citations since 1984, and this agreement could increase the fleet to more than 800 aircraft over the next 10 to 15 years. The option to purchase the Hemisphere distinguishes NetJets as the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s revolutionary, clean sheet large-cabin aircraft.

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Flying In The Citation Longitude

Citation Longitude chief test pilot Ed Wenninger discusses the jet, how it’s tested and why the aircraft’s new technology is exciting for passengers as well as pilots.

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The Factory of the Future

Take a virtual tour of the Citation Longitude factory and learn how one-of-kind tooling and manufacturing methods are bringing the super-midsize jet to life.

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