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Textron Aviation gains Australian CASA Part 145 approval

MRO & Production

Textron Aviation has received Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 145 approval for its Australian maintenance organisation, strengthening its factory-direct service and support across the Asia-Pacific region. The approval covers the company’s service centres in Melbourne, Perth and on the Gold Coast, creating one of Australia’s most extensive OEM-owned support networks. CASA Part 145 approval […]

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Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 takes first flight

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has completed the maiden flight of the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype, marking a key milestone as the next-generation light jet advances towards FAA certification. The nearly two-hour flight departed from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, with test pilots Steve Helmer and Dave Welbrock evaluating cockpit software functionality. The aircraft reached an

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Epic Flight Academy agrees to purchase up to 50 Pipistrel Voyager aircraft © Pipistrel

Epic Flight Academy orders up to 50 Pipistrel Voyager trainers

Aircraft & Engines

Pipistrel, a Textron company, has secured its launch customer for the new Voyager training aircraft after Florida-based Epic Flight Academy signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 aircraft. The deal includes an initial order for 10 Voyager aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027, plus options for 20 additional aircraft in 2028 and

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Platoon Aviation’s fleet will expand charter operations to become Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet © Textron Aviation

Platoon Aviation bets big on Citation Longitude

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that will make the charter operator the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner in Europe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The Citation Longitude, Textron’s flagship business jet, is designed for long-range charter operations with a focus on efficiency, passenger comfort and operational

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New Melbourne service facility at Essendon Fields Airport Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation expands APAC support with new Melbourne facility

MRO & Production

Textron Aviation (Textron) has opened a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, expanding factory-direct support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker operators across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The dedicated facility enhances Textron Aviation’s global service network and demonstrates the company’s continued investment in expanding maintenance capacity and strengthening customer support throughout aircraft

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Cessna Citation Latitude jet

LUMINAIR orders nine Citation Latitude jets

Aircraft & Engines

At AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany, Textron Aviation has announced a new purchase agreement with European private jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft, signalling a strategic fleet expansion to meet rising demand. The midsize Citation Latitude was selected for its combination of range, operational efficiency and cabin comfort. Designed with a stand-up, flat-floor

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Velis Electro and Velis Explorer © Pipistrel

Canada validates Pipistrel’s next-generation training aircraft

Other News

Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, has received type-certificate validation from Transport Canada for its current production models: the Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro. The milestone clears the way for Canadian operators to purchase and fly these aircraft, unlocking new opportunities for flight schools to integrate cutting-edge, efficient platforms into their training programmes. The

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