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- 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...
- May 5, 2026
- Jet
Fleet launch customer NetJets takes delivery of first three Cessna Citation Ascend midsize business jets

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, achieved a major milestone as the first three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets.
- April 23, 2026
- Jet
Textron Aviation announces fleet order from SD Aviation for three Cessna Citation light jets and options for three ad...

Textron Aviation recently entered into an agreement with SD Aviation for two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 business jets and a Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 business jet with options for three additional ligh...