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Textron Aviation and Aeromot collaborate on new cargo drop door

Textron Aviation, in partnership with Aeromot Aeronaves and Motores S.A., has announced a cooperation agreement to develop an in-air openable jump/cargo drop door for the Cessna Caravan aircraft. The project will take place at Aeromot’s facility in Brazil, with the company leading the development of a Brazilian supplemental type certificate (STC) for the modification. Aeromot, […]

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Air Marshall Islands has signed a two-aircraft purchase agreement for the Cessna SkyCourier © Textron Aviation

AIR Marshall Islands acquires two Cessna SkyCouriers

Textron Aviation has announced a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. Both aircraft, configured as passenger variants, will support travel across the Marshall Islands, bolstering connectivity for communities spread across the region’s remote atolls and islands. AIR Marshall Islands, a commercial airline owned by the Government

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Textron Aviation receives FAA approval for enhanced safety management system in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complements the company’s already FAA-accepted SMS programme for the maintenance and support of these iconic aircraft, highlighting Textron Aviation’s commitment

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Cessna SkyCourier secures Philippine type certification, first delivery set for 2025

Textron Aviation has announced that its Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), enhancing the aircraft’s capacity to support operations in remote regions of Southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region, a 19-seat passenger variant, is scheduled for delivery in the second half

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Textron is expanding repair service on Cessna Citation 560XL series MLG © Textron Aviation

Textron expands repair solution for Cessna Citation 560XL main landing gear

Textron expands repair solution for Cessna Citation 560XL main landing gear Textron Aviation (Textron) has announced the expansion of its service offerings to include a new standard repair process for the Cessna Citation 560XL series of aircraft main landing gear (MLG). The new solution, developed in collaboration with the company’s affiliate, Able Aerospace Services, allows

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Cessna SkyCourier receives type certification from ACASA

The Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop aircraft has been granted type certification by the Australia Certification and Accreditation Service Agency (ACASA), marking a significant milestone for the aircraft’s deployment in remote communities and enhancing regional connectivity throughout Australia. This certification follows closely on the heels of the first SkyCourier order in Australia, announced three months

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Textron Aviation expands with new global parts distribution facility

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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Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy © Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation delivers initial batch of METS Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft

Textron Aviation has supplied the first two of potentially 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, after a comprehensive competitive process. The Beechcraft King Air, crafted and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, is the focal point

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California Aeronautical University has ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2027 © Textron Aviation

California Aeronautical University orders 15 Cessna Skyhawks

Textron Aviation has come to an agreement with California Aeronautical University for the purchase of 15 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2027. The new aircraft will be added to its current fleet and will be used at the various Western United States locations including Bakersfield, CA, San Diego, CA, Ventura, CA and Mesa, AZ.   “For more than six

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