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September 2025

• • September 24, 2025
  • Jet

  Best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude achieves FAA certification for new, advanced features for Garmin G5000 avionics

  The best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for new features of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite.

• • September 22, 2025
  • Aftermarket

  Textron Aviation celebrates decade of excellence and growth at its Stuttgart Satellite Service Center

  Textron Aviation’s Stuttgart Satellite Service Center is celebrating a decade of service to Cessna and Beechcraft customers in Germany.

• • September 22, 2025
  • Piston

  Cessna 182 Skylane celebrates 70 years of proven performance

  The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide....

• • September 18, 2025
  • Aftermarket

  Textron Aviation broadens aftermarket connectivity solutions for Cessna Citation Latitude by offering Starlink high-s...

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Latitude following the Federal Aviation Ad...

• • September 16, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Textron Aviation Defense launches nationwide tour showcasing Beechcraft M-346N capabilities for U.S. Navy

  The advanced training jet sets off as a ready-now total solution for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System program.

• • September 15, 2025
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation Ascend program continues to advance with rollout of first production unit

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend business jet program continues to advance as the first production unit rolled out of the manufac...

• • September 12, 2025
  • Turboprop

  First four Naval aviators graduate from T-54A METS program

  The Beechcraft King Air 260 powers the U.S. Navy’s first T-54A METS graduates, advancing military pilot training and operational readiness.

• • September 4, 2025
  • People

  Country music star Dierks Bentley signs on to support 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, inspiring pilots nationwide to a...

  Multi-platinum country music artist Dierks Bentley has officially pledged his support for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, where hundreds of athletes and coaches will be transported to the 2026 S...

• • September 2, 2025
  • Aftermarket

  Textron Aviation expands ProAdvantage portfolio with launch of ProParts+ for Cessna Citation 525 series

  Textron Aviation announced the launch of ProParts+, a new addition to the company’s industry-leading ProAdvantage support programs, designed specifically for Cessna Citation 525 series operators. ...

August 2025

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

  USAF sends students to train on the proven M-346 integrated training system

  This exciting news further solidifies that the U.S. Navy can trust the proven M-346 Integrated Training System for speed to IOC and quality of training.

• • August 19, 2025
  • Video

  Celebrating National Aviation Day: Where Dreams Take Flight

  Today and every day, we honor our customers, employees and fans who drive our mission to inspire the journey of flight.

• • August 18, 2025
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Q&A with Travis Tyler: How the M-346N can revolutionize pilot training for the U.S. Navy

  Discover how the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer offers the U.S. Navy a modern, cost-effective solution for pilot training needs.