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November 2025

• • November 20, 2025
  • People

  HONORING HEROES: WRITING LETTERS OF GRATITUDE TO VETERANS

  Veterans Day celebrations were recently held across Textron Aviation’s campuses nationwide. Attendees participated in a letter writing campaign, expressing gratitude to both veterans and active-dut...

• • November 18, 2025
  • People

  Textron Aviation named Goodwill Industries of Kansas Industry Partner of the Year; Employee Briana Vanegmond honored ...

  This honor reflects our commitment to building stronger communities through strategic collaboration and workforce development.

• • November 14, 2025
  • People

  WINGS FOR DREAMS EVENT RAISES $5.35 MILLION FOR KANSAS YOUTH

  Textron Aviation’s signature Wings for Dreams event raised $5.35 million this week to provide life-changing support for more than 300 Kansas youth.

• • November 11, 2025
  • People

  Veterans Day at Textron Aviation

  With military-affiliated personnel representing 15% of its workforce, the company proudly supports those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

• • 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.