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Textron Aviation names new 2023 Top Hawk participants

Textron Aviation today named five new participants to its 2023 Top Hawk program that places the world’s leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, with top pilot training programs around the co...

Epic Flight Academy expands its training fleet with the world’s leading flight training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk

Textron Aviation announced an agreement with long-term customer Epic Flight Academy at the 2023 Sun n’ Fun Aerospace Expo today for the order of 15 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft.

Textron Aviation utilizes 100-percent renewable wind electricity to power all of its Kansas-based facilities in 2022

In recognition of National Renewable Energy Day on March 21, Textron Aviation announced that in 2022 it used 100-percent renewable wind electricity to power all of its Kansas-based facilities. The ...

Excellence in training: Textron Aviation Service Centers and ProOwnership receive FAA Diamond Award

When it comes to service and support, Textron Aviation is focused on taking care of its customers and their aircraft. The company's commitment to an excellent customer experience has led to repeat ...

Textron Aviation global service network recertifies under NATA sustainability standard, five locations achieve Tier 1...

Textron Aviation today announced its 20 company-owned service centers received recertification from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Green Aviation Business. The recognition ...

Legends never stop: Textron Aviation once again leads in business jet and turboprop aircraft deliveries in 2022

Textron Aviation delivered more jets and turboprops to customers in 2022 than any other business aircraft manufacturer, according to the annual shipment and billings report published by the General...

Textron Aviation Special Missions Beechcraft King Air 260 chosen as new U.S. Navy Multi-Engine Training System (METS)

Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) through a full and open competition.

Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprops get even “cooler” with new standard electric air conditioning feature

Textron Aviation today announced that an electrically driven air conditioning system will soon be a standard feature on all new production Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft. This new feature provide...

Tunisian Air Force modernizes training capabilities, takes delivery of first of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integr...

Textron Aviation Defense today announced the delivery of the first Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System to the Tunisian Air Force in support of operations at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax ...

Beechcraft King Air supports critical Hurricane Ian response

As the U.S. evaluates damage from Hurricane Ian, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is flying Special Missions Beechcraft King Air aircraft over impacted areas to collect as...

Queensland Police Service orders fleet of Beechcraft King Air turboprops for law enforcement mission

Textron Aviation Inc. today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Queensland Police Service for five Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft with heavy weight, cargo door and extended ...

Textron Aviation Special Mission Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft join the U.S Forest Service’s aviation fleet suppor...

Textron Aviation today announced it has delivered two Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service. The aircraft will perform wildfire mapping missions.

Textron Aviation names new 2023 Top Hawk participants

Textron Aviation today named five new participants to its 2023 Top Hawk program that places the world’s leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, with top pilot training programs around the co...

Epic Flight Academy expands its training fleet with the world’s leading flight training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk

Textron Aviation announced an agreement with long-term customer Epic Flight Academy at the 2023 Sun n’ Fun Aerospace Expo today for the order of 15 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft.

Meet Stuart and Tom, an unexpected match flying the Cessna Citation CJ4

Textron Aviation customers have long said that when you purchase a Cessna Citation, you join a community of passionate aviation enthusiasts who are inspiring the journey of flight. Long time Textro...

Belize Ministry of National Defense and Border Security receives first multi-mission Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. today announced it has delivered a special mission Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to the Belize Ministry of National Defense and Border Security.

Textron Aviation delivers 3,000th Cessna Caravan family aircraft; Grand Caravan EX joins Azul Conecta airline fleet i...

Textron Aviation today announced it has delivered a Cessna Grand Caravan EX to Brazilian aviation company Azul Conecta, a subsidiary of Azul Airlines based at the airport of Jundiai in São Paulo. T...

New airline in Mexico selects Cessna SkyCouriers and Cessna Grand Caravan EXs to service region

Textron Aviation today announced that Aerus, a new regional airline in Mexico, is launching its fleet with the purchase of two 19 passenger configured Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops and f...

Textron Aviation Promotes Brett Pierson to Senior VP Position

Textron Aviation welcomes Brett Pierson to the role of senior vice president, Defense & Special Missions, which includes serving as president & CEO of Textron Aviation Defense LLC.

Tunisian Air Force modernizes training capabilities, takes delivery of first of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integr...

Textron Aviation Defense today announced the delivery of the first Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System to the Tunisian Air Force in support of operations at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax ...

Textron Aviation Defense delivers 1,000th Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, global fleet surpasses 5M flight hour milestone

Textron Aviation Defense today announced the delivery of the 1,000th Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft and the achievement of the 5 million flight hour milestone across the global T-6 fleet. All Be...

Textron Aviation Defense Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine achieves Military Type Certification from the United States Air F...

Textron Aviation Defense Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine achieves Military Type Certification from the United States Air Force

Textron Aviation utilizes 100-percent renewable wind electricity to power all of its Kansas-based facilities in 2022

In recognition of National Renewable Energy Day on March 21, Textron Aviation announced that in 2022 it used 100-percent renewable wind electricity to power all of its Kansas-based facilities. The ...

Textron Aviation global service network recertifies under NATA sustainability standard, five locations achieve Tier 1...

Textron Aviation today announced its 20 company-owned service centers received recertification from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Green Aviation Business. The recognition ...

Textron Aviation’s Wichita Service Center receives inaugural NBAA ground support sustainability recognition

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Textron Aviation received accreditation for its commitment to sustainability in its ground support operations at the Wichita Service Cen...

Put your career on a new trajectory at Textron Aviation

Whether it’s an outstanding starting wage, lucrative sign-on bonus or special tax credit, learn why now is the time to join the best in the aviation business.

Textron Aviation brings affordable and convenient health care options to Wichita employees through new Plane Healthy ...

At a time when rising health care costs are at top of mind for everyone, Textron Aviation is providing a new and innovative solution for its more than 9,500 employees in Wichita to help manage thes...

Watch the largest peacetime airlift in action

Hundreds of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators from around the country donated the use of their aircraft to ensure athletes from around the country traveled safely for this...

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