Textron Aviation Defense

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• • 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

• • 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.

• • January 30, 2026
  • Beechcraft M-346N

  Inside the Training Revolution: M-346 Elevates Mission-Ready Pilots

  A must read on the future of fighter pilot training and how the Beechcraft M-346N integrated training system can support the U.S. Navy.

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