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Textron Aviation announces additional Garmin avionics upgrade option for Cessna Citation CJ1

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced customers can now upgrade their Cessna Citation CJ1 with the all-Garmin retrofit solution following Federal Aviation Admin...

Cessna Citation Longitude expands its global reach with first order in Brazil

The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business ...

Textron Aviation celebrates grand opening of its second Plane Healthy Wellness Center & Pharmacy

Textron Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of its second Plane Healthy Wellness Center & Pharmacy on the east campus in Wichita, Kansas — further solidifying the company’s commitment to...

National Intern Day: Three Textron Aviation employees share internship success stories

In celebration of National Intern Day, we asked three former interns — Heaven, Joshua and Ramiro — a few questions about how their internship experience prepared them for a full-time career at Text...

Cessna SkyCourier to make show debut, joining five industry-leading Cessna and Beechcraft products to be featured at ...

The Cessna SkyCourier is expected to make its show debut at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil, August 5 through 7.

National Hire a Veteran Day: Three Textron Aviation employees share military-to-civilian transition insight

Transitioning from the military to civilian workforce can be a substantial career adjustment. We asked three military personnel – an Air Force veteran, Navy veteran and current Air National Guard m...

Infinity Flight Group expands its training fleet with additional 10 Cessna Skyhawks, boosting training capabilities f...

Textron Aviation announced Infinity Flight Group has signed a purchase agreement for 10 Cessna Skyhawks...

General aviation community unites to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

During the industry’s iconic Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, leading general aviation organizations — including EAA and General Aviation Manufacturer...

Textron Aviation celebrates the appointment of Maggie Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources and Communicati...

Maggie Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources & Communications, has been selected as the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence for the Spring 2025 term at Wichita State University's W. Fr...

Cessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

The legendary Cessna Grand Caravan EX will now feature three new executive interior schemes for customers to select when designing their aircraft cabin.

Cessna Skyhawk soars with enhanced efficiency: solid-state dual electronic ignition system introduced to the industry...

The industry-leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, now features a dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and overall operation of the single-engine, ...

In response to customer demand, Textron Aviation adds Starlink high-speed internet availability to Cessna Citation So...

Textron Aviation today announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+ following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issua...

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Textron Aviation today announced that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wiscon...

New multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator unveiled at Paris Air Show

Textron Aviation unveils its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator at the 2025 Paris Air Show, showcasing special mission versatility and innovation.

Versatility on Display: Textron Aviation’s Special Missions Aircraft Head to Paris

Textron Aviation will return to the Paris Air Show as the industry leader with over 1,700 Cessna and Beechcraft turbine aircraft in Europe and more than 255,000 aircraft delivered worldwide.

Beechcraft King Air 360C strengthens Greece’s air ambulance services

Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft aimed at strengthening Greece’s air ambulance capabilities. The new King Air 360C will join two Beechcraft King ...

Textron Aviation calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners to transport athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA...

Textron Aviation announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olymp...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Cessna Citation Longitude expands its global reach with first order in Brazil

The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business ...

Infinity Flight Group expands its training fleet with additional 10 Cessna Skyhawks, boosting training capabilities f...

Textron Aviation announced Infinity Flight Group has signed a purchase agreement for 10 Cessna Skyhawks...

Cessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

The legendary Cessna Grand Caravan EX will now feature three new executive interior schemes for customers to select when designing their aircraft cabin.

Cessna Skyhawk soars with enhanced efficiency: solid-state dual electronic ignition system introduced to the industry...

The industry-leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, now features a dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and overall operation of the single-engine, ...

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Textron Aviation today announced that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wiscon...

First aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to be delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, launching new era of medeva...

Textron Aviation announced Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA) has signed a purchase agreement for two new Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, marking the first order of an aero-medical equipped SkyCourier and th...

First Cessna Citation Longitude delivered into Central America, expanding global fleet of the company’s flagship supe...

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the first delivery of its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet into Central America.

Cessna Citation Longitude to make show debut at Catarina Aviation Show

As the flagship of the Cessna Citation family of business jets, the Cessna Citation Longitude will make its show debut at the Catarina Aviation Show Thursday through Saturday, June 5 - 7 at the São...

Textron Aviation announces fleet order for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets from Aerolineas Ejecutivas

Textron Aviation today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), Mexico’s leading business aviation company, for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets.

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

Textron Aviation today announced a major program milestone for the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a second test article — P1. Testing on the P1 air...

Textron Aviation calls on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners to transport athletes to the 2026 Special Olympics USA...

Textron Aviation announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olymp...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

The Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family today achieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft.

Beechcraft M-346N unveiled as ready-now solution for U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System

Textron Aviation Defense is offering the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a “ready-now” solution from an iconic American company for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program.

Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries sign agreement to support Royal Thai Air Force

Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. sign Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH and AT...

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...

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...

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.

Textron Aviation receives Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award

Textron Aviation has been honored with the 2025 Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award. The award recognizes the company’s unwavering dedication to workforce development through its world-class...

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