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Across the aviation industry, one truth remains: reliable, high-quality components aren't optional—they are essential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The cabin experience is one of the most personal and unique parts of aircraft ownership.
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.
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.
At Textron Aviation, both new and legacy aircraft owners have access to manufacturer-exclusive expertise.
Deciding on the right aircraft for your mission can be difficult.
At the root of any successful working relationship, you will find evidence of trust, communication and reliability.
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).
Private aviation has the potential to unlock a world that propels your business forward unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
Each aircraft tells its own story. It has its own mission and carries its own purpose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
As more attention is put on health, safety and sanitation, many aircraft owners are starting to look closer at what’s inside their aircraft.
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.
Simon Elliott is no stranger to disaster. He’s walked with those on the ground after Hurricane Katrina providing personal hygiene equipment and trailers.
Weight calculations, weather assessments and system functionality checks were not why Trevor Smith spent time at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step inside the Citation XLS+ and explore the latest design features of the world’s most popular business jet.
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The benefits of an aircraft’s factory warranty often go beyond the standard coverage most operators are familiar with.
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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For 70 years, Berry Companies has operated aircraft to help their large construction and industrial equipment distribution business expand beyond their Kansas home base. Learn why it continues to be a valuable business tool for the company, and how it enables them to do more.
After years of owning a Beechcraft® King Air® turboprop, New York’s DiMarco Group began considering adding a Citation jet to their fleet. Learn what factors contributed to the decision, and why they made the eventual move to a Citation Latitude® jet.
When the pilots of Whelen Engineering’s flight department stepped into the Citation Latitude® for the first time, the versatile Model 680 type rating made the transition easier and quicker.
Business aviation has been a formidable business tool for Rogers Group for more than 60 years. When the time came to step up to an aircraft with more performance, the company chose the midsize Citation Latitude®. Rogers Group chief pilot Bill Torphy explains why the midsize jet proved to be the best aircraft for the mission.
What affects a used aircraft’s resale value?
When a last-minute opportunity came through for the hotel development company, they counted on business aviation to move quickly and help them soar above the competition.
Pre-purchase inspections on used aircraft allow buyers to identify and assess damage and wear that isn’t immediately evident and to anticipate maintenance needs in the future.
No matter where they come from or how they get there, they leave the Beechcraft Heritage Museum adjacent to the Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) in Tennessee with a unique history lesson on Beechcraft and early general aviation.
How an informed analysis can save time, money and frustration.
In August 2015, a donor in New Mexico matched up with a patient in Indiana who needed a pancreas to save his life.
Jason Burdette has worked on several Textron Aviation product lines, including the Citation® CJ4® and Citation M2®, throughout his 12-year tenure.
Brandi Nicholson is a customer service specialist on Textron Aviation’s parts sales team.
When Peter Tinsman was ready to step up to a larger aircraft, he wanted the best combination of size, performance and safety.
Mary Serocki is a concierge service representative at the Textron Aviation service facility in Milwaukee.
A long-planned regulatory change that will alter the operations of many business aircraft in Europe will go into effect August 25, 2016.
Alicia Donaldson is Textron Aviation’s support lead for 1CALL, a team tasked with finding quick solutions that get customers with AOG and unscheduled maintenance needs flying again.
Today, a new hospital on San Juan Island, just off Washington state’s mainland, means babies are more likely to be born in a doctor’s care than at home, in the back of an airplane or on the tarmac.
A day of playing in the snow in the Nevada mountains turned frightening for a young family of six after the Jeep in which they were traveling swerved off the road and flipped upside down.
With the lower-than-expected acquisition and operating costs, very light business jets are competing head-to-head with high-performance, single-engine turboprops.
For The Wonderful Company, upgrading its 7,000-hour Beechcraft® King Air® C90GTx with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite had long been a wish-list item.
Sophie, Brandy and Remy are lap dogs. When flying commercially, they are fortunate their weights allow them in the airliners’ main cabins rather than the cargo hold.
Around the world, pilots rely on a myriad of communications, navigation and surveillance systems to fly safely.
You want your aircraft maintained to the highest quality standards. At Textron Aviation, we meet that expectation every day by delivering unmatched solutions tailored to your ownership needs.
Just as the business aviation industry has progressed with innovations that deliver service solutions directly to a customer’s aircraft so too has the level of technical expertise.
Pilots who fly recreationally often share a common issue: finding new places to go.
When the crew of a Citation Excel found itself with a hydraulic brake leak in Iceland and in need of immediate aircraft support, they turned to the 1CALL team.
As Jim Cear takes off in his Beechcraft® Bonanza®, he’s carrying a precious passenger—Mason, an 8-year-old boy who suffered burns on 87 percent of his body.
You do it all the time and don’t think twice. You drive past a dozen fine restaurants for the one with the best food and wine list.
In eastern Kentucky, attorney Billy Johnson helps families find justice. Handling personal injury claims—from vehicle accidents and explosions to product liability and pharmaceutical litigation—requires a lot of travel.
As the need for airplane modifications becomes top-of-mind, so does the question about who is best to perform the mods—the company that manufactured the aircraft (OEM) or a third party?
When Baltimore-based Segall Group became first-time business aircraft owners in 2013, the commercial real estate firm took delivery of a milestone aircraft, the 4,000th Model 36 Beechcraft® Bonanza®.
The average number of commercial flights each month has decreased by nearly 20 percent since 2005.
If you’re considering adding wireless internet capability to your aircraft, you may be asking: Is certified Wi-Fi equipment worth the cost?
Countries around the world are implementing a more accurate way of tracking aircraft.
Of course, it’s rare to have just one reason for trading your aircraft. Timing and consequences depend on many factors.
On April 1, 2014, Bill Thornton knew he was marrying his longtime sweetheart. He just didn’t realize where.
The Citation X®+ set a milestone, establishing the world’s fastest general aviation speed record over a recognized course.
Most pilots will tell you they love to fly, but there’s one group of aviators who are quick to qualify that statement, because they don’t just love to fly—they love to fly their Beechcraft® aircraft.
Discerning travelers around the world have discovered flying on private aircraft enhances their daily lives.
Among the many decisions you will make when choosing an airplane is whether to purchase a single-engine or a twin-engine model.
A vital link between donors and patients waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, the Indiana Donor Network goes anywhere in the country any time to help save a life.
When Roland Betker learned to weld as a young man, he never expected to use his skills to reinvent the hangar door, creating one that entirely self-supports its own weight and is custom-built to fit any opening.
The thrill of earning a private pilot’s license is often the excitement that initially drives—or in this case, flies—new aviators to add more hours to their log books.
When you’re at a coffee shop sipping a latte and reading through emails on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, you’re usually not wondering how your email is getting to or from your device.
If your corporate travel is based around commercial flight, you may be missing out on cost efficiencies and business opportunities.
Business aviation is the use of a general aviation airplane for a business purpose.
It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s almost indescribable.
Eight questions to ask before you decide
The decision to operate a private aircraft for business can’t be made solely by plugging numbers into a financial formula. While in many cases the calculator alone will support the use of business aviation, there are other less-quantifiable benefits to consider.
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