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Textron Aviation's Cessna Caravan family soars past 25 million flight hours

Textron Aviation today announced the legendary Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, reinforcing the Caravan as the most produced single-engine utility turboprop of...

Enhanced Cessna high-wing piston aircraft enter into service following first deliveries

Textron Aviation today announced the entry into service of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft.

Textron Aviation to expand aftermarket support offerings to include new all-Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna Citati...

Textron Aviation announces new all-Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ2, available at global service network locations in 2024.

Community: Investing in our people and the places we live

A sense of community is at the core of everything we do at Textron Aviation. Community is people – our co-workers, our neighbors and our friends. Our company is committed to fostering a culture of ...

Textron Aviation celebrates 60 years of the legendary Beechcraft King Air series at SUN ‘n FUN

Textron Aviation will highlight an impressive lineup of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN AeroSpace Expo. As attendees celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show, Textron Avi...

Textron Aviation announces recipients of the 2024 Top Hawk program, elevating pilot training with the new and enhance...

Textron Aviation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the highly anticipated 2024 Top Hawk program.

Product pride and customer satisfaction – a perfect combination for CJ3-series aircraft

Ryan Boyce's experience with the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 assembly line goes back more than 20 years. In fact, he has been an integral part of the CJ3 team since the aircraft’s inception.

Textron Aviation Flight Adventure: Igniting dreams, inspiring futures

In the fall of 2025, Textron Aviation will bring this enchanting world to life for others with the Textron Aviation Flight Adventure, a captivating attraction nestled within Exploration Place's vis...

California Aeronautical University expands flight training fleet with 15 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft

Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with California Aeronautical University for the purchase of 15 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2027.

Textron Aviation celebrates 10 years as one team, winning together

Today, our company is celebrating an important milestone – the 10th anniversary as Textron Aviation. On March 14, 2014, Beechcraft and Cessna joined forces and became a united team.

Textron Aviation special missions Cessna Grand Caravans to be acquired to aid in Horn of Africa security

Textron Aviation today announced the award of a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft. The aircraft will be owned a...

Textron Aviation celebrates first Cessna SkyCourier order in Indonesia at Singapore Airshow

Representatives from Textron Aviation and PT Smart Aviation celebrated the company’s purchase agreement for the first Cessna SkyCourier order in Indonesia. The agreement includes a SkyCourier passe...

Textron Aviation Flight Adventure: Igniting dreams, inspiring futures

In the fall of 2025, Textron Aviation will bring this enchanting world to life for others with the Textron Aviation Flight Adventure, a captivating attraction nestled within Exploration Place's vis...

Textron Aviation celebrates 10 years as one team, winning together

Today, our company is celebrating an important milestone – the 10th anniversary as Textron Aviation. On March 14, 2014, Beechcraft and Cessna joined forces and became a united team.

Textron Aviation leads industry deliveries across multiple segments

With the unwavering support of Cessna and Beechcraft owners and operators, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and aircraft design.

Textron Aviation to highlight industry-leading products, capabilities and global customer support at Singapore Airshow

The region is home to nearly 400 Textron Aviation jets and more than 1,000 Textron Aviation turboprops.

Textron Aviation thanks its many military veterans for their service

On Saturday, Nov. 11, our country will observe Veterans Day across the United States. The observance of this day began at the end of World War I when the Armistice with Germany went into effect on ...

Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

McCauley's new high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series enters into service

McCauley Propeller Systems today announced the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at T...

Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture

Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali, has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture i...

Textron Aviation enhances passenger comfort with CoolView windows in Beechcraft King Air turboprops

Textron Aviation today announced a noteworthy upgrade for its Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops with the introduction of new CoolView® windows to minimize heat transfer into the cabin on t...

McCauley’s new high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series achieves FAA certification

McCauley Propeller Systems announced today that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully ach...

Textron Aviation receives order for five Beechcraft King Air turboprops in support of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia weather...

Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and f...

Textron Aviation to expand aftermarket support offerings to include new all-Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna Citati...

Textron Aviation announces new all-Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ2, available at global service network locations in 2024.

Product pride and customer satisfaction – a perfect combination for CJ3-series aircraft

Ryan Boyce's experience with the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 assembly line goes back more than 20 years. In fact, he has been an integral part of the CJ3 team since the aircraft’s inception.

Textron Aviation Flight Adventure: Igniting dreams, inspiring futures

In the fall of 2025, Textron Aviation will bring this enchanting world to life for others with the Textron Aviation Flight Adventure, a captivating attraction nestled within Exploration Place's vis...

Textron Aviation celebrates 10 years as one team, winning together

Today, our company is celebrating an important milestone – the 10th anniversary as Textron Aviation. On March 14, 2014, Beechcraft and Cessna joined forces and became a united team.

Textron Aviation leads industry deliveries across multiple segments

With the unwavering support of Cessna and Beechcraft owners and operators, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and aircraft design.

Bringing quality to every customer; one CJ3-series jet at a time

If you ask John Salazar about the key to the long-term success of the Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft, one word quickly comes to mind – quality.

Textron Aviation to highlight industry-leading products, capabilities and global customer support at Singapore Airshow

The region is home to nearly 400 Textron Aviation jets and more than 1,000 Textron Aviation turboprops.

CJ3 Gen2 assemblers thrive on creating a product that exceeds customer expectations

As an electrical technician, Imelda Bennett plays a crucial role in the final assembly of the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 line aircraft. Her expertise ensures that every electrical component is flawle...

Productive conversations lead to successful results with the new CJ3 Gen2

When Textron Aviation announced the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 last year, it was considered the most comprehensive Gen2 product upgrade the company has ever introduced.

Customer input is evident throughout the new CJ3 Gen2

The list of amenities on the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is long. Features such as additional legroom for pilots, a state-of-the-art cockpit with autothrottles, and an externally serviceable lavat...

Fostering futures: Textron Aviation's commitment to empowering youth with special needs through Project LIFE

Textron Aviation is committed to providing students with experience and exposure to aviation and advanced manufacturing careers. Two students were recently selected as part of Project LIFE to suppo...

Comprehensive upgrades have customer looking forward to the new CJ3 Gen2

How do you take an already great aircraft and make it even better? That was the question owner/operator Marc Dulude was asked when he accepted a role on Textron Aviation’s Customer Advisory Board f...

Dubai Airshow 2023: Textron Aviation Defense and Special Missions Show Region Expanded Capabilities

Textron Aviation personnel engaged with Dubai Airshow attendees to show them firsthand how Defense and Special Missions aircraft serve the Middle East and African regions with expanded capabilities.

Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

Textron Aviation today announced that its Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have officially been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System Revolutionizes Tunisian Air Force Pilot Production

Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot production at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia. Tex...

Textron Aviation announces new SustainableAdvantage carbon offset program for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners

Textron Aviation today announced a new ProAdvantage program, SustainableAdvantage℠, to provide owners with an additional option for reducing their carbon dioxide emissions from operating aircraft. ...

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