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- 3 March 2025
- People
Textron Aviation celebrates more than 1,700 employees for National Engineers Week
Textron Aviation recently celebrated its more than 1,700 engineers during National Engineers Week, February 17-21, 2025.
- 27 February 2025
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation Australian Service Centers celebrate five years of investments, expanded capabilities and legendary ...
Textron Aviation celebrates five years of establishing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support in Australia, building upon the most robust service network in the industry, proudly serving Ces...
- 20 February 2025
- Video
Pushing boundaries and ascending to new heights
At Textron Aviation, we are fueled by the passion of the most talented aviators. From single-engine piston aircraft to the highly adaptable SkyCourier or the high-performance Citation jets, Cessna ...
- 16 February 2025
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields airport, expanding capabilities in Australia
Textron Aviation announced an expansion of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support f...
- 13 February 2025
- People
Happy Valentine's Day: Love is in the air
Download and share our heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards to spread the love far and wide.
- 3 February 2025
- Turboprop
Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada
Textron Aviation today announced the first delivery into Canada for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation.
- 28 January 2025
- Turboprop
Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot trai...
Textron Aviation Defense today announced in coordination with the Kanematsu Group that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) has been chosen to modernize pilot training for t...
- 27 January 2025
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation Secures First International Sale of Advanced Military Training Aircraft to SkyAlyne and KF Aero
Textron Aviation today announced the first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft. SkyAlyne and KF Aero selected the King Air 260 in supp...
- 23 January 2025
- People
Textron Aviation’s 2025 Safety Standdown reinforces company’s commitment to safety culture and continuous improvement
Textron Aviation's 2025 Flight Operations Safety Standdown brought together nearly 300 employees and industry partners this month to reaffirm the company's unwavering commitment to a robust safety ...
- 7 January 2025
- People
Half a century of commitment: Textron Aviation employees build a legacy of pride
Textron Aviation is committed to fostering employees' career development from the very first day and beyond.
- 17 December 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (...
- 11 December 2024
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation’s Mesa Service Center marks 15 years of legendary customer support in region
Textron Aviation's Mesa Service Center is celebrating 15 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in Arizona and beyond.
- 12 March 2025
- People
Textron Aviation celebrates 10 Years of innovation and excellence at Interiors Manufacturing Facility
Textron Aviation celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility, a milestone that represents the company’s dedication to designing and creating a customer’s ideal aircra...
- 3 March 2025
- People
Textron Aviation celebrates more than 1,700 employees for National Engineers Week
Textron Aviation recently celebrated its more than 1,700 engineers during National Engineers Week, February 17-21, 2025.
- 27 February 2025
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation Australian Service Centers celebrate five years of investments, expanded capabilities and legendary ...
Textron Aviation celebrates five years of establishing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support in Australia, building upon the most robust service network in the industry, proudly serving Ces...
- 20 February 2025
- Video
Pushing boundaries and ascending to new heights
At Textron Aviation, we are fueled by the passion of the most talented aviators. From single-engine piston aircraft to the highly adaptable SkyCourier or the high-performance Citation jets, Cessna ...
- 16 February 2025
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields airport, expanding capabilities in Australia
Textron Aviation announced an expansion of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support f...
- 13 February 2025
- People
Happy Valentine's Day: Love is in the air
Download and share our heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards to spread the love far and wide.
- 3 February 2025
- Turboprop
Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada
Textron Aviation today announced the first delivery into Canada for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation.
- 23 January 2025
- People
Textron Aviation’s 2025 Safety Standdown reinforces company’s commitment to safety culture and continuous improvement
Textron Aviation's 2025 Flight Operations Safety Standdown brought together nearly 300 employees and industry partners this month to reaffirm the company's unwavering commitment to a robust safety ...
- 7 January 2025
- People
Half a century of commitment: Textron Aviation employees build a legacy of pride
Textron Aviation is committed to fostering employees' career development from the very first day and beyond.
- 17 December 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (...
- 11 December 2024
- Service and Parts
Textron Aviation’s Mesa Service Center marks 15 years of legendary customer support in region
Textron Aviation's Mesa Service Center is celebrating 15 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in Arizona and beyond.
- 21 November 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier expands global reach with two aircraft order from AIR Marshall Islands
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the C...
- 27 January 2025
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation Secures First International Sale of Advanced Military Training Aircraft to SkyAlyne and KF Aero
Textron Aviation today announced the first international sale of seven of its Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft. SkyAlyne and KF Aero selected the King Air 260 in supp...
- 7 January 2025
- People
Half a century of commitment: Textron Aviation employees build a legacy of pride
Textron Aviation is committed to fostering employees' career development from the very first day and beyond.
- 19 November 2024
- Turboprop
Peruvian Air Force receives its first aeromedical evacuation-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW
Textron Aviation today announced it delivered the first of two multi-mission Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft to the Peruvian Air Force. The King Air 360CHW is cargo door equipped and fitted for...
- 22 October 2024
- Jet
Starlink high-speed internet solution now available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers for Beechcra...
AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s high-speed internet technology connecting to Starlink’s constellation of LEO satellites providing more reliable connectivity over land, water and remote areas.
- 16 September 2024
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechc...
- 2 August 2024
- Jet
Textron Aviation to display industry-leading aircraft at LABACE
Textron Aviation plans to showcase five of its legendary aircraft at the Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, August 6-8.
- 29 July 2024
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation (UK) Limited ink an aircraft deal for three Beechcraft King Air 360C to provide li...
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced an agreement with Gama Aviation (UK) Limited for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C aircra...
- 23 July 2024
- Turboprop
Beechcraft King Air special “Crimson Edition” unveiled in honor of 60th anniversary
The new “Crimson Edition” King Air features a striking new interior and a vibrant red and silver exterior paint scheme, inspired by six decades of legendary Beechcraft customers and operators.
- 22 July 2024
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation unveils the next generation of military aircrew multi-engine training aircraft at the 2024 Farnborou...
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its new military multi-engine training aircraft — built upon the versatile and reliable Beechcraft King Air 260 — is ...
- 9 July 2024
- Jet
Textron Aviation to display enhanced piston lineup along with suite of industry-leading products at EAA AirVenture Os...
Textron Aviation announced its lineup of aircraft to be featured at the 2024 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- 1 July 2024
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation to showcase next generation of military aircrew multi-engine training aircraft at the Farnborough In...
Textron Aviation will return to the Farnborough International Airshow as the industry leader with more than 1,700 Cessna and Beechcraft turbine aircraft based in Europe and more than 250,000 aircra...
- 26 April 2024
- Video
Celebrating our aviators on World Pilots’ Day
Today, Textron Aviation is celebrating World Pilots’ Day. The day is recognized annually on April 26 and celebrates the many contributions pilots have made in safely transporting millions of people...
- 3 February 2025
- Turboprop
Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada
Textron Aviation today announced the first delivery into Canada for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, to Air Bravo Corporation.
- 7 January 2025
- People
Half a century of commitment: Textron Aviation employees build a legacy of pride
Textron Aviation is committed to fostering employees' career development from the very first day and beyond.
- 17 December 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (...
- 21 November 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier expands global reach with two aircraft order from AIR Marshall Islands
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the C...
- 22 October 2024
- Jet
Cessna Citation Ascend continues to progress through certification program, will deliver with latest update of Garmin...
This flight deck will provide pilots with significant technological advances when it enters into service, expected to be in 2025.
- 22 October 2024
- Jet
Starlink high-speed internet solution now available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers for Beechcra...
AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s high-speed internet technology connecting to Starlink’s constellation of LEO satellites providing more reliable connectivity over land, water and remote areas.
- 22 October 2024
- Jet
Textron Aviation elevates connectivity with Gogo Galileo HDX on Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend
This makes Textron Aviation the first business aviation OEM to offer Gogo Galileo HDX as an option on new customer aircraft.
- 21 October 2024
- Video
Ryan Samples announced as launch customer for newly introduced Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet
Samples has entered into a purchase agreement with the company to take delivery of the first CJ4 Gen3, which is expected to enter into service in 2026.
- 21 October 2024
- Jet
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft takes flight, propelling the program into advanced testing
This milestone flight follows the company’s unveiling of three new Gen3 products to its Citation light jet family at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.
- 21 October 2024
- Jet
The future of flight has arrived with the unveiling of the next generation of Cessna Citation business jets
Currently under development, the CJ4 Gen3 is expected to enter into service in 2026, with the M2 Gen3 and CJ3 Gen3 following in 2027.
- 16 September 2024
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechc...
- 21 August 2024
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier global status enhanced with type certification in the Philippines
Textron Aviation today announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), expanding the airc...
- 28 January 2025
- Turboprop
Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot trai...
Textron Aviation Defense today announced in coordination with the Kanematsu Group that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) has been chosen to modernize pilot training for t...
- 25 November 2024
- Turboprop
History-making Beechcraft T-6C Texan II sale supports the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, advances ...
Textron Aviation Defense today announced the arrival of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) aircraft in support of the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) pilot training...
- 30 October 2024
- Video
Meet Travis Tyler, senior vice president, Defense & Special Missions
Textron Aviation welcomes Travis Tyler as senior vice president, Defense & Special Missions and president and CEO, Textron Aviation Defense.
- 16 September 2024
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechc...
- 26 April 2024
- Video
Celebrating our aviators on World Pilots’ Day
Today, Textron Aviation is celebrating World Pilots’ Day. The day is recognized annually on April 26 and celebrates the many contributions pilots have made in safely transporting millions of people...
- 22 April 2024
- Special Missions
Textron Aviation Special Missions begins deliveries of U.S. Navy Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System...
Textron Aviation today announced it delivered the first two of up to 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on Janu...
- 16 September 2024
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechc...
- 20 March 2024
- Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
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...