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Airframer · Cessna 208 Caravan · Textron Aviation Inc.

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2025
15 July

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

2024
22 July

ReleaseCessna Caravan flight deck to feature cockpit advancements, enhancing flight experience for pilots

2023
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.

2017
24 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation enhances proven Cessna Caravan platform with next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi avionics

2016
11 July

ReleaseCessna bolsters Grand Caravan EX versatility with hard point provisions

2015
20 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation selects McCauley propellers for Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna TTx and Beechcraft Baron

21 April

ReleaseCessna unveils new standard production interiors for Caravan series

21 April

ReleaseCessna marks 30th anniversary of Caravan utility aircraft

15 April

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX earns EASA certification for 14-place configuration

2014
20 May

ReleaseCessna receives EASA certification for Grand Caravan EX

2013
11 January

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX earns Type Certification, performance tops initial projections

2012
27 November

ReleaseCessna and CAIGA sign contract for joint venture to assemble and sell utility turboprops in China

23 July

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX; more power, greater performance

4 May

ReleaseCessna and AVIC partnership strengthens supply for China aviation needs

2009
4 April

ReleaseCessna receives FAA certification for Garmin G1000 Synthetic Vision Technology

2008
21 July

ReleaseGarmin G1000-equipped Cessna Caravan earns EASA certification

8 April

ReleaseCessna certified to build Caravans with Garmin G1000, TKS ice protection