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- July 21, 2026
- Special Missions
Mission Brief: Bob Gibbs on the Cessna SkyCourier's Multi-Mission Capability

From transporting rotor blades to supporting medevac missions, learn how the Cessna SkyCourier continues to expand its capabilities for defense and government operators.
- July 21, 2026
- Piston
Textron Aviation expands global training reach with order of ten Cessna Skyhawks from Egyptian Aviation Academy

Textron Aviation Inc., announced the order of ten new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft from the Egyptian Aviation Academy (EAA), one of the region’s oldest and most respected flight training institutions.
- July 20, 2026
- Turboprop
Armed Forces of Malta Expand Fleet with Additional Beechcraft King Air 360ER for Maritime Patrol

Textron Aviation announces the delivery of a factory-new, extended-range Beechcraft King Air 360ER to support the Armed Forces of Malta’s maritime patrol missions in the central Mediterranean.
- June 22, 2026
- Turboprop
Special Missions Cessna SkyCourier to appear at Farnborough International Airshow

Textron Aviation Iwill return to the Farnborough International Airshow with a Cessna SkyCourier on static display, giving global customers and media an up close look at the aircraft’s expanding rol...
- May 12, 2026
- Turboprop
New Cessna Caravans to Boost USDA’s Fight Against Crop-Damaging Insects

Textron Aviation announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has ordered three Cessna Caravan aircraft to support its sterile insect relea...
- April 7, 2026
- Turboprop
Cessna SkyCourier strengthens mission versatility with new In‑Flight Operable Door option

Textron Aviation is adding a new feature to the Cessna SkyCourier. Starting in 2028, customers can choose an In‑Flight Operable Door as a factory-installed option.