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• • January 8, 2026
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 enters into service, delivering the most significant Gen2 updates to date

  The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 has entered into service, setting a new standard for the Citation Gen2 family. Launch customers and longtime Citation owners Dave Mecartney and Shannon Day took deliver...

• • January 7, 2026
  • Textron Aviation

  Prent Corporation named Dove 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, leading the way in championing athletes’ j...

  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Prent Corporation will serve as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, marking the very first aircraft to ...

• • December 31, 2025
  • Jet

  Cessna Citation Ascend enters into service, redefining performance and cabin experience in the midsize business jet m...

  The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft’s entry into service. Anno...

• • December 22, 2025
  • Turboprop

  First Cessna SkyCourier delivered into Mexico, expanding air freight capabilities for FlexCoah

  The first Cessna SkyCourier in Mexico was recently delivered to cargo transportation provider FlexCoah for use by the company’s aviation subsidiary, Altair.

• • December 16, 2025
  • People

  Textron Aviation showcases new Career & Learning Center during visit from U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Sena...

  Textron Aviation was honored to welcome U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for a tour of the new Career & Learning Center this week. The visit highl...

• • December 9, 2025
  • Video

  Textron Aviation unveils “The Heart of Our Story” display at Career & Learning Center

  The new, permanent art installation was designed to honor the bold vision that has shaped the company’s journey — from founders to the team members who carry their innovative spirit forward today.

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