News archive

November 2024

• • November 19, 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...

• • November 11, 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.

• • November 7, 2024
  • Pipistrel

  Affordability and training-market potential make Alpha Trainer the right solution for South Carolina flight school

  Klaus Baden has always been passionate about flying. Since earning his private pilot’s license back in 1996, he has soared through skies all over the world. When he moved to the United States, his ...

October 2024

• • October 30, 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.

• • October 22, 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.

• • October 22, 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.

• • October 22, 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.

• • October 21, 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.

• • October 21, 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.

• • October 21, 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.

• • October 17, 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.

• • October 17, 2024
  • Service and Parts

  Textron Aviation unveils exclusive EvoX upgrades: Comprehensive and factory-direct modification packages for Cessna C...

  Textron Aviation announced the launch of “EvoX,” specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades...