Textron Aviation has reached a key stage in the development of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, with the successful maiden flight of its second flight test aircraft, known as P1. This marks a substantial step forward in the business jet’s certification campaign, which aims to bring the updated model into service by 2026. The flight, […]
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Textron Aviation has announced the first delivery of its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, into Canada. The freighter variant of the aircraft has been delivered to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo, and air ambulance flight service provider operating from Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Meaford, Ontario. Air Bravo will use the aircraft to
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Textron Aviation (Textron) reported revenues of US$1.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, down US$242 million from the same period in 2023, driven by a US$282 million reduction in volume and mix due to strike-related production disruptions. Deliveries included 32 jets, down from 50 the previous year and 38 turboprops, down from 44. Segment
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Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of its 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to long-time customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned company based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, established in 1949. The new aircraft will enhance the efficiency of Simmons Foods’ business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are vital for managing
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Textron Aviation has announced the grand opening of its largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the incorporation of an additional 180,000 square feet of space, this cutting-edge facility is now more adept at catering to the company’s global customer base, offering enhanced parts storage capabilities and expedited shipping services. With
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Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft. The aircraft will be owned and operated by the Djiboutian Air Force (DAF). This acquisition is the third delivery order under a recently established indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows up to
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