News archive: Textron Aviation Inc. | Airframer

20 June

ReleaseDESEC: Chihuahua aims to become Mexico's aerospace capital

20 June

Ascend program soars as second flight test article takes flight

The initial flight of P1, piloted by Michael Bradfield and Maurice Girard, lasted one hour and 24 minutes, reaching a maximum altitude of 13,500 feet with a maximum speed of 308 knots.

15 May

The Citation Ascend's avionics, high payload capacity and impressive range offer reduced pilot workload plus the ability to do more and go farther.

Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

The prototype aircraft has successfully completed over 350 flight test hours plus rigorous certification tests for extreme hot and cold weather testing, bird strike, braking performance, tyre burst and windows.

18 October

Textron's Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 air-to-air.

CJ3 Gen2 becomes the latest in Textron's Citation line-up

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.

18 October

The Garmin Autothrottle aboard the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2.

Garmin earns applications for G3000's autothrottle

Garmin Autothrottles enhances the Citation M2 Gen2 and Embraer 300E's capabilities by optimising engine power, simplifying flight management and increasing overall operating efficiency.

9 October

ReleaseCessna Citation Longitude reaches 100th delivery, marking significant milestone for the clean-sheet super-midsize jet

26 July

Caravans to feature latest Garmin flight deck

Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Caravans will have an array of new features and technology including the GDL 60 datalink, the GTX 345DR diversity transponder and the GI 275 electronic standby.

19 July

The Skyhawk in its Helix exterior finish.

Cessna singles to gain enhanced interiors

New power headset jacks and charging ports at every seat, upgraded seats with additional support and padding, and a brand-new centre armrest will feature from 2024.

18 July

ReleaseMcCauley Propeller Systems celebrates 85th anniversary at EAA AirVenture

13 July

ReleaseMcCauley's new high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series achieves FAA certification

31 May

Natilus currently has more than $6.8 billion in order commitments, and 460+ aircraft in pre-orders.

Natilus selects ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine

The company is now working on construction of a full-scale Kona autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft technology demonstrator, which will have a wingspan of 85 feet.

25 May

Textron reveals major Citation 560XL upgrade

Amongst many enhancements, the Ascend will include all-new cabin windows that are nearly 15 per cent larger and offer more natural light with translucent and opaque shade settings and optional lighted window rings.

23 May

ReleaseTextron Aviation celebrates its 100th flagship Cessna Citation Longitude production unit

25 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation celebrates milestone 400th delivery for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

21 March

ReleaseTextron Aviation utilises 100-percent renewable wind electricity to power all of its Kansas-based facilities in 2022

7 February

ReleaseTextron Aviation adds to growing list of options for Cessna SkyCourier with introduction of new gravel kit

19 January

Textron Aviation employees celebrate the delivery of the 3,000th Cessna Caravan family aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron delivers 3,000th Caravan turboprop

The Caravan program was launched in 1981, and was certificated in 1984. Over forty years of product evolution it has become one of the most widely used aircraft types throughout the world.

12 October

ReleaseTextron Aviation Defense delivers 1,000th Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, global fleet surpasses 5M flight hour milestone

20 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation Special Missions introduces Cessna Citation Longitude Maritime Patrol Aircraft

5 May

ReleaseCessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification, begins deliveries

18 April

ReleaseTextron completes acquisition of Pipistrel

4 April

ReleaseFirst Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 enters into service following FAA certification

4 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

29 March

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace extends relationship with Textron Aviation

24 March

Textron eAviation bows in with Pipistrel purchase

The European electric aircraft experts will form the basis of a whole new segment under the Textron eAviation name, focused on urban air mobility, general aviation, cargo and special mission roles.

14 March

ReleaseThe next big thing in flight has arrived – Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop earns FAA type certification

16 February

Textron updates and brings back the Turbo Skylane

The Lycoming engine drives a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller, while the cockpit has Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with a new GI 275 electric standby, providing a brand-new cockpit interface.

15 February

ReleaseTextron Aviation delivers 8,000th Cessna Citation business jet; milestone Longitude aircraft joins Scotts Miracle-Gro's fleet of Citations

10 February

The Cessna SkyCourier has rolled out of the Textron Aviation manufacturing facility in Wichita.

Textron rolls out first production SkyCourier

Production of the SkyCourier incorporates monolithic machining throughout the airframe. With this technique, major assemblies are milled from a single piece of metal rather than assembled from smaller pieces.

12 October

ReleaseXwing signs agreement with Textron Aviation to aid in development of autonomous flight

21 July

Rendering of the Surf Air Mobility electrified Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft planned for availability in 2024.

Textron customer will electrify up to 150 Grand Caravans

Subject to finance, Surf Air Mobility will buy up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravans and convert them to hybrid electric power. Textron will market the concept for new deliveries and after-market conversions.

21 July

ReleaseSingle-engine Denali aircraft joins the legendary Beechcraft turboprop family as program progresses toward first flight

14 July

The Citation Longitude is the largest jet in the Cessna Citation family.

EASA grants certification to Textron's Citation Longitude

The clean-sheet design of the Longitude integrates the latest technology throughout the aircraft, which is reckoned to bring customers the lowest direct operating cost in its class.

8 July

SKYscapes Next Generation exterior coatings basecoat/clearcoat system has been qualified by Textron Aviation for its Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft.

Textron qualifies SKYscapes next generation coating

Textron can now continue to use a traditional, single stage exterior coating system like Jet Glo Express or Acry Glo, or offer a basecoat-clearcoat finish in the form of SKYscapes Next Generation.

5 April

ReleaseCessna Citation CJ3 series cements best-selling light jet legacy with 600th delivery

25 March

ReleaseMomentum builds for Cessna SkyCourier program as certification flight test beings

24 February

Pandemic sees aircraft billings down around 15%

GAMA's numbers for 2020 are not pretty. Its members' aircraft deliveries were worth about $4 billion dollars less than the previous year, with North America accounting for the majority of sales.

9 February

ReleaseTextron Aviation unveils the Citation CJ4 Gen2, the next generation in the industry leading Cessna Citation line-up

29 September

ReleaseTextron Aviation marks successful wing and fuselage mate of the first Cessna SkyCourier aircraft; begins next phase in development

21 October

ReleaseSafe Flight Instrument Corporation selected by Textron Aviation to provide Stall Warning/Angle of Attack System for the Cessna SkyCourier

17 October

ReleaseTen True Blue Power products deliver essential power to the newly-certified, super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude

23 September

ReleaseCessna Citation Longitude business jet receives FAA Type Certification

17 July

ReleaseSilvercrest engine contract terminated

18 June

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