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- July 29, 2026
- Jet
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Textron Aviation recently achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification.
- July 21, 2026
- Jet
Cessna Citation Gen3 light jets progress toward FAA certification

Textron Aviation today announced continued progress across the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 and Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 light jet programs, advancing the company’s next-genera...
- June 9, 2026
- News
City of Wichita recognizes Textron Aviation-led Airlift that brings Cessna and Beechcraft community together for Spec...

The City of Wichita has issued a proclamation recognizing Special Olympics Airlift Month, honoring a signature aviation initiative rooted in the city’s aviation heritage and led by Textron Aviation...
- June 2, 2026
- Jet
Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 takes first flight, advancing next-generation light jet program

Textron Aviation reached a major development milestone in its next-generation light jet portfolio as the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype successfully completed its first flight.
- May 28, 2026
- Jet
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottles earns ANAC and EASA validation, expanding pilot-friendly technology...

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottles has earned validation from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (A...
- May 27, 2026
- Jet
Platoon Aviation’s fleet will expand charter operations to become Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet

A multi-aircraft fleet purchase agreement between Textron Aviation and Platoon Aviation positions the Hamburg-based charter operator to become the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner in E...