Textron Aviation Defense

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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.

• • May 28, 2026
  • People

  Harlow Aerostructures earns 2026 Kansas SBA honor following Textron Aviation Defense nomination

  Harlow Aerostructures LLC, a Wichita-based aerospace supplier nominated by Textron Aviation Defense, has received the 2026 Kansas Small Business Persons of the Year award from the U.S. Small Busine...

• • April 21, 2026
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Honeywell Announces Plans to Expand Aircraft Engine Manufacturing in Arizona to Support Beechcraft M-346N

  Honeywell to expand Arizona engine manufacturing for Beechcraft M-346N, supporting Navy jet trainers and enhancing American aerospace industry.

• • April 13, 2026
  • Beechcraft T-6 Family

  Textron Aviation Defense Awarded Five-Year Sustaining Engineering and Program Management Contract for Beechcraft T-6 ...

  Textron Aviation Defense Awarded Five-Year Sustaining Engineering and Program Management Contract for Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Fleet. Textron Aviation Defense continues to support sustainment of mor...

• • April 8, 2026
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Textron Aviation Defense to Showcase Beechcraft M-346N Training Capability at Sea-Air-Space

  Experience the M-346N simulator and explore cutting-edge jet training technology for U.S. Navy pilot preparation.

• • April 7, 2026
  • Turboprop

  Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier, launching the aircraft into global defense mark...

  Textron Aviation receives first military order for Cessna SkyCourier

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