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- April 21, 2026
- Beechcraft M-346N
Honeywell Announces Plans to Expand Aircraft Engine Manufacturing in Arizona to Support Beechcraft M-346N

Honeywell to expand Arizona engine manufacturing for Beechcraft M-346N, supporting Navy jet trainers and enhancing American aerospace industry.
- April 13, 2026
- Beechcraft T-6 Family
Textron Aviation Defense Awarded Five-Year Sustaining Engineering and Program Management Contract for Beechcraft T-6 ...

Textron Aviation Defense Awarded Five-Year Sustaining Engineering and Program Management Contract for Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Fleet. Textron Aviation Defense continues to support sustainment of mor...
- April 8, 2026
- Beechcraft M-346N
Textron Aviation Defense to Showcase Beechcraft M-346N Training Capability at Sea-Air-Space

Experience the M-346N simulator and explore cutting-edge jet training technology for U.S. Navy pilot preparation.
- April 7, 2026
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier strengthens mission versatility with new In‑Flight Operable Door option

Textron Aviation is adding a new feature to the Cessna SkyCourier. Starting in 2028, customers can choose an In‑Flight Operable Door as a factory-installed option.
- April 7, 2026
- Turboprop
Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier, launching the aircraft into global defense mark...

Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier

- January 30, 2026
- Beechcraft M-346N
Inside the Training Revolution: M-346 Elevates Mission-Ready Pilots

A must read on the future of fighter pilot training and how the Beechcraft M-346N integrated training system can support the U.S. Navy.

- December 21, 2025
- Beechcraft T-6 Family
Textron Aviation Defense secures first contract to deliver Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training system to Japan

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

- 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.

- 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
- 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.

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