News archive

November 2024

• • 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...

• • 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...

• • 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...

• • 11 November 2024
  • Video

  Textron Aviation honors veterans for their service and sacrifice

  This Veterans Day, Textron Aviation honors the commitment, courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

October 2024

• • 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.

• • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  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.

• • 17 October 2024
  • Service and Parts

  Textron Aviation’s New York Service Center marks 35 years of exceptional customer support in region

  Textron Aviation's New York Service Center is celebrating 35 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the New York area.