Cessna

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• • October 21, 2026
  • Piston

  Civil Air Patrol orders 21 new Cessna aircraft to strengthen lifesaving and community missions

  Textron Aviation announced an order from Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft that will support CAP's emergency response, training and community missions across the U.S. ...

• • October 20, 2026
  • Jet

  First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 advances toward entry into service as first production unit rolls out of the factory

  Light jet combines next-generation capability, pilot-focused innovation and added customer confidence to every mission.

• • October 19, 2026
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation Gen3 light jet programs continue to advance toward certification

  The Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 programs bring next-generation capability, pilot-focused innovation and added customer confidence to every mission.

• • October 15, 2026
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation customers gain new global connectivity option with FAA certification of Gogo Galileo HDX

  Textron Aviation is the first OEM to offer no-charge installation of the global low-earth-orbit connectivity solution, supporting customers of factory-new Citation Longitude and Citation Latitude a...

• • October 14, 2026
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet to make NBAA-BACE show debut

  Textron Aviation’s business jet lineup showcases practical innovation, connectivity and trusted support designed to help customers operate with confidence.

• • September 25, 2026
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test pilots put Garmin Emergency Autoland to the test

  See how flight test pilots and engineers are putting new technology through its paces as the Citation CJ4 Gen3 advances toward FAA certification.

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