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• • May 1, 2026
  • People

  National Apprenticeship Week: How Textron Aviation provides pathways to skilled aviation careers

  In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the company is highlighting recent milestones and the growing impact of its apprenticeship programs on careers across Kansas and beyond.

• • April 9, 2026
  • Video

  Driving Growth with Trust and Curiosity: Justin Salmans on Shaping Textron Aviation’s Future

  Industry veteran Justin Salmans is leveraging curiosity, trust and technology to advance supply chain leadership and aviation excellence.

• • March 10, 2026
  • People

  Meet the Plane Healthy Team

  Both the east and west Wichita campuses now have a wellness center offering primary and urgent care, physical therapy, mental health services, wellness coaching, condition management and an on-site...

• • March 2, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Textron Aviation launches donation campaign to support 2026 Special Olympics Airlift; continues nationwide call for v...

  Textron Aviation invites individuals, organizations and suppliers across the country to contribute to Special Olympics in support of the Airlift. Donations to the Special Olympics, a 501(c)(3) char...

• • February 26, 2026
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

  Omani and Jeanie Carson named inaugural departure day Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, donating aircraft and...

  As departure day Dove 1, the Carsons will guide the first aircraft lifting off from Minneapolis’ Twin Cities on Saturday, June 27, reuniting athletes with their families, hometowns and communities ...

• • February 3, 2026
  • People

  Honoring 50-year employees

  Textron Aviation is proud to recognize the extraordinary dedication of three employees, Donald Haun, Perry Jones and Ian Northrop, who have each achieved 50 years of service with the company.

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