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November 2025

• • November 6, 2025
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation Ascend achieves FAA certification, bringing advanced features to the most popular midsize business je...

  The Cessna Citation Ascend, designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, achieved a major milestone Wednesday, November 5, as the Federal Aviation Administ...

• • November 4, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Beechcraft M-346N takes center stage — watch the recap

  The future of Naval aviation training starts in America’s heartland. Catch highlights from our recent announcement.

• • November 3, 2025
  • People

  From training to takeoff: Q&A with Maggie Topping on investing in the next generation of aviation talent

  Learn how strategic investments in workforce development, recruitment and training are building a stronger industry and a more connected community.

October 2025

• • October 29, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  In pictures: Beechcraft M-346N event in Wichita

  Textron Aviation Defense showcases plans to build the Beechcraft M-346N in Kansas, supporting U.S. Navy jet training from the American heartland if awarded the UJTS contract.

• • October 28, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Textron Aviation Defense announces Wichita production plans for Beechcraft M-346N if awarded U.S. Navy’s UJTS contract

  The program would bring a more than $38M investment and an estimated 100 new manufacturing jobs to Kansas.

• • October 23, 2025
  • Innovation

  Meet Pravin Kulkarni, Textron Aviation’s new senior vice president, Quality and Environmental Health & Safety

  Last week, the company announced that Pravin Kulkarni has been appointed to senior vice president, Quality and Environmental Health & Safety.

• • October 23, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Up close with the Beechcraft M-346N

  Join Flight Test Pilot Steve Helmer for a walkaround of the jet, highlighting its design, capabilities and mission-ready features for the U.S. Navy.

• • October 17, 2025
  • Beechcraft T-6 Family

  A global benchmark in military pilot training

  The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Beechcraft T-6C Texan II fleet surpasses 40,000 flight hours, showcasing global military pilot training excellence.

• • October 14, 2025
  • People

  National Business Aviation Association signs on to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift

  During the National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event in Las Vegas, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen announced the organization’s support an...

• • October 14, 2025
  • Jet

  Best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude reach continues to grow with first order in Argentina

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has announced the first order of its best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude in Argentina.

• • October 14, 2025
  • People

  Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning returns as Honorary Chair for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, rallying pilot...

  “I’m honored to once again serve as the Honorary Chair for the Special Olympics Airlift,” said Manning. “This event is about more than just transportation—it’s about lifting spirits and celebrating...

• • October 13, 2025
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 achieves FAA type certification, bringing the most comprehensive Gen2 enhancements to market

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, bringing the most comprehens...