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Williams International Co., LLC

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2026
11 February

ReleaseSNC signs charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to deliver Freedom Trainer for UJTS

2025
23 October

SyberJet partners with Williams to power its next-generation SJ36 light jet

The collaboration between SyberJet and Williams combines the FJ44’s established reliability with advanced engineering from the SJ36 programme.

13 October

ReleaseCessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles achieves FAA certification, bringing greater control and precision to pilots

26 June Flight tests are scheduled to begin in early 2027, with FAA certification targeted ahead of a 2030 in-service date.

Otto locks in Phantom 3500 development timeline

As progress on its next-generation aircraft accelerates, the company named its engine, avionics and tooling partners and outlined plans to build and certify the jet by 2030.

5 June

Williams chooses Florida site for $1bn engine production campus

The company has selected the Shoal River Industrial Park for its high-volume turbine plant following a multi-state search begun in 2023.

2024
24 October The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype.

Textron's CJ4 Gen3 prototype takes first flight

The team evaluated the new avionics systems, along with the propulsion, environmental and flight control systems, during the 1 hour and 47 minute flight.

2023
21 June The HondaJet 2600 light jet concept.

Honda commits to production of light jet model

Spirit will provide an innovative build-to-print composite fuselage and a composite bonded frame for the new HondaJet 2600, with engineering designs currently being finalised.

2021
21 July The Vision Jet Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA.

Latest Cirrus Jet features Gogo inflight wifi option

The aircraft's Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA. Safe Return Emergency Autoland allows passengers to autonomously land with the touch of a button.

14 April

ReleaseWilliams International completes successful flight test of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

2019
8 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils generation 2 Vision Jet

2015
17 June

ReleaseThe Williams FJ33-5A engine will propel Flaris! Contract signed

2014
9 October

ReleaseFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi selects Williams International FJ44-4M to power M-345 HET

2012
9 March

ReleaseCessna's new Citation M2 makes first flight today

2011
26 September

ReleaseCessna launches new light business jet: Citation M2

15 June

ReleasePiper convenes international Altaire supplier symposium

2010
18 October

ReleaseHawker Beechcraft launches Hawker 200

20 April

ReleaseCessna delivers first Citation CJ4

26 March

ReleaseNASA awards propulsion research contracts to five firms

2 February

ReleaseCessna's Citation CJ4 nears FAA type certification

2009
16 November

ReleaseCessna rolls out first production Citation CJ4

31 August

ReleaseHawker Beechcraft makes significant progress on Premier II program

12 May

ReleaseCessna's Citation CJ4 on track for FAA certification

20 March

ReleaseAlternative fuel used in successful operation of Williams International FJ44 gas turbine engine

2008
5 October

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft announces first flight of D-JET with new Williams engine

19 August

ReleaseFirst production Cessna Citation CJ4 completes first flight

19 May

ReleaseHawker Beechcraft Corporation goes higher, farther and faster with the New Premier II

5 May

ReleaseFirst flight successful for Cessna's Citation CJ4

16 April

ReleaseDiamond D-JET serial number 003 makes first flight

27 March

ReleaseInnovative Solutions & Support Inc. selected to provide enhanced Air Data Integration Units to Clifford Development

19 March

ReleaseD-JET to get higher-thrust Williams FJ33 engine

9 January

ReleaseAdam Aircraft A700 completes company environmental testing

2007
10 July

ReleaseGrob Aerospace debuts spn jet at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh