Friday 8 December 2023
ATP Flight School to purchase of 40 additional Cessna Skyhawk aircraft
Thursday 7 December 2023
Reliable Robotics flies large cargo aircraft with no one on board
FAA-approved uncrewed flight test, supervised by a remote pilot, is an important step forward for the aviation industry.
Thursday 23 November 2023
BAA Training to purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft.
Thursday 9 November 2023
U.S. Army awards Textron Aviation contract for three Beechcraft King Air turboprops
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Hahn Air orders a new Citation CJ3 Gen2 jet.....

Wednesday 18 October 2023
Textron Aviation introduces new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2
Enhancements begin in the cockpit
Garmin Autothrottles to reduce pilot workload and provide flight-envelope protectionOptional Enhanced Vision System (EVS) to provide improved clarity and optimized situational awarenessIntuitive touch screen interfaceGDL60 for aircraft connectivity, including remote transmission of flight plans, automatic database updates, as well as wireless transmission of aircraft diagnostic data
One of the most notable changes in the cockpit is an added 4.5 inches of legroom for the pilot, allowing a comfortable and focused flight experience.

Textron Aviation names flyExclusive fleet launch customer for newly-announced Citation CJ3 Gen2
Thursday 12 October 2023
Textron Aviation’s maintenance and paint apprenticeship programs recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce

Tuesday 10 October 2023
Cessna Citation Longitude marks 100th delivery.
Cessna Citation Longitude

Thursday 28 September 2023
Surf Air Mobility confirms order for 100 aircraft
Surf Air Mobility pays a deposit for first 20 aircraft with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2024
Surf Air Mobility pays a deposit for first 20 aircraft with deliveries beginning in the first half of 2024
Friday 22 September 2023
Textron Aviation and NetJets sign record-breaking fleet agreement for up to 1,500 Cessna Citation jets
“NetJets customers around the world continually select Citations as their aircraft of choice. We’re honoured to be the largest provider of industry-leading aircraft to NetJets and look forward to continuing to work together to design and deliver the best aviation experience based on customer feedback,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO of Textron Aviation. “Expanding and adding the Citation Ascend to the NetJets fleet will provide its global customers with even more versatility and flexibility to accomplish their missions, building upon the exceptional performance and popularity of the Latitude and Longitude.”
Since the inception of the more than 40-year relationship between the companies, NetJets has taken delivery of more than 800 aircraft from Textron Aviation, including exercising over 300 options for Citation Latitudes and Longitudes during the past eight years. This enduring relationship equips discerning customers with class-leading, safe, and reliable aviation travel experiences worldwide. Through the years, NetJets has owned and operated industry-leading Citations including the Citation SII, V, Excel/XLS, Sovereign, X, Latitude and Longitude models.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Textron Aviation gets certification for Cessna SkyCourier in Brazil
The Cessna SkyCourier
Wednesday 19 July 2023
All-New interiors for Its iconic Cessna single-engine high-wing piston lineup
Textron Aviation has made significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD. Coming in 2024, customers will enjoy a range of new high tech standard features and sleek interior design options including modern and comfortable seating, updated instrument panels and new exterior paint styles.
Saturday 8 July 2023
Textron Aviation delivers the first flagship Cessna Citation Longitude registered in Mexico
The U.S.-based plane maker Textron Aviation has delivered the first flagship Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America. The Longitude received certification from the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) in 2022.

Monday 3 July 2023
Textron Aviation confirms order for 40 Cessna Skyhawks to support pilot training for ATP Flight School
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Say hello to the new Cessna Citation Ascend
A jet that means business
Autothrottle technology to reduce pilot workload and provide flight-envelope protectionThree large, 14-inch ultra high-resolution displays with split-screen capabilitiesStandard dual flight management systemsSynthetic vision to render obstacles like mountains or terrainCockpit voice and data satellite transceiver to make satellite calls from the cockpitNew Garmin advanced weather detection and avoidance technologySecond Iridium data radio and CPDLC to support customers with more direct routing between North America and Europe (optional)
Efficiency and productivity
Preliminary performance targets indicate:
A four-passenger range of 1,900 nm at high-speed cruise power (with an estimated maximum range of 2,100 nm)Cruise at 441 ktsAnd the ability to climb direct to 45,000 ft
Attention to every detail, including the floor
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Textron Aviation unveils newest addition to bestselling business jet family: Cessna Citation Ascend
A jet that means business
Autothrottle technology to reduce pilot workload and provide flight-envelope protectionThree large, 14-inch ultra high-resolution displays with split-screen capabilitiesStandard dual flight management systemsSynthetic vision to render obstacles like mountains or terrainCockpit voice and data satellite transceiver to make satellite calls from the cockpitNew Garmin advanced weather detection and avoidance technologySecond Iridium data radio and CPDLC to support customers with more direct routing between North America and Europe (optional)
Efficiency and productivity
Preliminary performance targets indicate:
A four-passenger range of 1,900 nm at high-speed cruise power (with an estimated maximum range of 2,100 nm)Cruise at 441 ktsAnd the ability to climb direct to 45,000 ft
Attention to every detail, including the floor
Thursday 11 May 2023
Emergency automatic landing feature added to new Beechcraft Denali aircraft......
The Beechcraft Denali cockpit features the Garmin G3000 intuitive avionics suite with high-resolution screens and touchscreen controllers May 08, 2023 11:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Textron Aviation has confirmed it is adding the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop. The new feature is being implemented into the aircraft’s development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature at the time of entry into service.
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Textron Aviation to add emergency autoland system to its Beechcraft Denali aircraft cockpits
The Beechcraft Denali cockpit features the Garmin G3000 intuitive avionics suite with high-resolution screens and touchscreen controllers May 08, 2023 11:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Textron Aviation has confirmed it is adding the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop. The new feature is being implemented into the aircraft’s development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature at the time of entry into service.