Textron Aviation is recognizing 30 years of aircraft manufacturing in Independence, Kansas, while looking ahead to the facility’s continued role in supporting customers, developing aviation talent and producing industry-leading aircraft.
Read articleGuided by customer feedback, Textron Aviation has recently brought its Mobile Service Units (MSUs), Go Teams and 1CALL together under the leadership of Seth Persons, general manager, Mobile Service...
Recognition reflects Textron Aviation’s commitment to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve while advancing their civilian careers
Textron Aviation welcomed nearly 1,500 middle and high school students from 40 Wichita-area schools to explore aviation careers for National Manufacturing Day.
Paraguayan Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya) has become the first South American military operator of the Cessna SkyCourier turboprop, marking another milestone for the aircraft’s multi-mission ve...
Air & Space Forces Magazine features the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept in its coverage of autonomous cargo aircraft and the evolving needs of contested logistics.
By combining education and industry experience, the new program creates early career opportunities for high school students while strengthening Kansas’ aviation workforce .
Customers and members of the aviation community gathered at Essendon Fields Airport during Textron Aviation's 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Conference in August to celebrate its new Melbourne Service ...
See how flight test pilots and engineers are putting new technology through its paces as the Citation CJ4 Gen3 advances toward FAA certification.
Textron Aviation today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility.
Textron Aviation today announced availability of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit solution for Cessna CitationJet aircraft.
Discover how the Cessna SkyCourier UX could bridge military supply gaps, delivering repair parts, medical supplies and cargo in remote or contested environments.
Cessna SkyCourier UX evaluates autonomous cargo operations, nose-loading design and medium-payload military logistics for resilient hub-to-spoke resupply.
See how flight test pilots and engineers are putting new technology through its paces as the Citation CJ4 Gen3 advances toward FAA certification.
Textron Aviation today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility.
Discover how the Cessna SkyCourier UX could bridge military supply gaps, delivering repair parts, medical supplies and cargo in remote or contested environments.
Concept pairs FAA-certified SkyCourier with Merlin Pilot autonomy for contested logistics
The legendary Cessna Grand Caravan EX single-engine turboprop has been selected by Cape Air for a fleet order of eight aircraft to support the airline's regional passenger operations.
Textron Aviation is expected to showcase a lineup of industry-leading Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at the Latin America Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil.
Textron Aviation recently achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification.
The Airlift reflects the power of community, dignity and belonging at a national scale. These videos capture the people, moments and relationships that made it possible in 2026.
From transporting rotor blades to supporting medevac missions, learn how the Cessna SkyCourier continues to expand its capabilities for defense and government operators.
Textron Aviation today announced continued progress across the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 and Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 light jet programs, advancing the company’s next-genera...
Textron Aviation Inc., announced the order of ten new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft from the Egyptian Aviation Academy (EAA), one of the region’s oldest and most respected flight training institutions.
Approximately 130 Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft and volunteer pilots mobilize to transport more than 800 Special Olympics athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
The Airlift reflects the power of community, dignity and belonging at a national scale. These videos capture the people, moments and relationships that made it possible in 2026.
The clean-sheet, single-engine Beechcraft Denali turboprop is progressing through the final phases of flight testing.
Approximately 130 Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft and volunteer pilots mobilize to transport more than 800 Special Olympics athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
The City of Wichita has issued a proclamation recognizing Special Olympics Airlift Month, honoring a signature aviation initiative rooted in the city’s aviation heritage and led by Textron Aviation...
The Peruvian Army has signed an agreement to purchase a cargo door equipped Beechcraft King 360C aircraft to deliver critical services for communities across the country.
Paraguayan Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya) has become the first South American military operator of the Cessna SkyCourier turboprop, marking another milestone for the aircraft’s multi-mission ve...
Air & Space Forces Magazine features the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept in its coverage of autonomous cargo aircraft and the evolving needs of contested logistics.
Discover how the Cessna SkyCourier UX could bridge military supply gaps, delivering repair parts, medical supplies and cargo in remote or contested environments.
Cessna SkyCourier UX evaluates autonomous cargo operations, nose-loading design and medium-payload military logistics for resilient hub-to-spoke resupply.
Concept pairs FAA-certified SkyCourier with Merlin Pilot autonomy for contested logistics
Combining a proven aircraft with a comprehensive training environment, the M-346N integrates simulators, aircraft and live virtual constructive training to deliver realistic, mission-focused learni...
From transporting rotor blades to supporting medevac missions, learn how the Cessna SkyCourier continues to expand its capabilities for defense and government operators.
Textron Aviation announces the delivery of a factory-new, extended-range Beechcraft King Air 360ER to support the Armed Forces of Malta’s maritime patrol missions in the central Mediterranean.
Textron Aviation Iwill return to the Farnborough International Airshow with a Cessna SkyCourier on static display, giving global customers and media an up close look at the aircraft’s expanding rol...
Harlow Aerostructures LLC, a Wichita-based aerospace supplier nominated by Textron Aviation Defense, has received the 2026 Kansas Small Business Persons of the Year award from the U.S. Small Busine...
Textron Aviation announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has ordered three Cessna Caravan aircraft to support its sterile insect relea...
Honeywell to expand Arizona engine manufacturing for Beechcraft M-346N, supporting Navy jet trainers and enhancing American aerospace industry.
Guided by customer feedback, Textron Aviation has recently brought its Mobile Service Units (MSUs), Go Teams and 1CALL together under the leadership of Seth Persons, general manager, Mobile Service...
Customers and members of the aviation community gathered at Essendon Fields Airport during Textron Aviation's 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Conference in August to celebrate its new Melbourne Service ...
Textron Aviation today announced availability of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit solution for Cessna CitationJet aircraft.
Textron Aviation today announced Starlink’s high-speed internet is now available for the Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of A...
Textron Aviation today announced it has received Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 145 approval for its Australian maintenance organization, reinforcing the company's commitment to provid...
For customers flying across Europe, confidence comes from knowing they have a trusted team of experts they can rely on wherever they operate.
As vice president of Customer Support, Textron Aviation Parts & Distribution, Marisa Pollock leads a team dedicated to helping customers around the world get the parts, service and solutions they n...
Textron Aviation Inc. today announced the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Beechcraft King Air 360 Crimson Edition are heading to the 2026 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh,...
Textron Aviation is celebrating 15 years of supporting customers at its Prague Service Center, a key location within the company’s global service network.
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) are at the heart of Textron Aviation.
Since opening its doors in 1981, the Tampa Service Center has played a consistent role in helping Textron Aviation’s Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners and operators maintain and enhance the valu...
The purpose-built facility strengthens Textron Aviation’s global service network and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to expanding capacity and enhancing customer support throughout airc...
Textron Aviation is recognizing 30 years of aircraft manufacturing in Independence, Kansas, while looking ahead to the facility’s continued role in supporting customers, developing aviation talent ...
Recognition reflects Textron Aviation’s commitment to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve while advancing their civilian careers
Textron Aviation welcomed nearly 1,500 middle and high school students from 40 Wichita-area schools to explore aviation careers for National Manufacturing Day.
By combining education and industry experience, the new program creates early career opportunities for high school students while strengthening Kansas’ aviation workforce .
Textron Aviation today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility.
From documenting the military's response following Sept. 11 to capturing the future of flight at Textron Aviation, Greg L. Davis has built a career defined by service, aviation and purpose.
Today, Brian Rohloff assumes the role of president & CEO at Textron Aviation, bringing with him 29 years of experience across the company.
Ron Draper has announced his retirement from his role of president and CEO.
Watch these videos to hear directly from students about their experience as a Textron Aviation summer intern.
In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day, Textron Aviation is expanding its military-ready resources with a new guide designed to help service members, veterans and military spouses navigate t...
The Airlift reflects the power of community, dignity and belonging at a national scale. These videos capture the people, moments and relationships that made it possible in 2026.
At Textron Aviation, building our team means supporting those connected to the mission. That commitment has been reflected in the company’s newest milestone: joining the Military Spouse Employer Pa...
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