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News archive: Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Cessna 172 Skyhawk, newest first.

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20 July

ReleaseNew Pipistrel Voyager brings next generation training capabilities and access to flight schools

16 April A Cessna Skylane featuring the updated cockpit and ignition systems.

Textron adds avionics and ignition upgrades across Cessna piston range

Expanded cockpit capability and updated ignition systems have improved safety features and reduced operating complexity across multiple high-wing aircraft.

17 July 2025 More than 45,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks have been delivered since the aircraft first flew in 1955.

Textron equips Skyhawk with dual ignition upgrade

The company has replaced the magneto system with electronic ignition during the 70th anniversary year of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

19 July 2023 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.

25 April 2022

ReleaseReliable Robotics awarded U.S. Air Force contract to advance aircraft autonomy

4 April 2022

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

28 August 2020 The Reliable Robotics Cessna Caravan at San Martin Airport in California.

Reliable Robotics claims giant leap for automation

A completely automatic take-off and landing with a Cessna 172 and automated landing of a Caravan have seen Reliable Robotics take important steps towards delivering autonomous capability.

12 June 2020

ReleaseIconic Cessna Skyhawk celebrates 65 years since first flight

11 January 2019

ReleaseTextron Aviation announces enhanced flight deck features coming to Cessna and Beechcraft piston lineup

13 March 2018

ReleaseContinental Motors Group receives three new VSTC's in China for its Jet-A power solutions

6 June 2017

ReleaseTextron Aviation receives certifications, announces performance increases for Turbo Skyhawk JT-A

26 July 2016

ReleaseGearbox and timing chain life time extension to 1,200 hrs

20 April 2016

ReleaseContinental increases diesel engines TBR to 2,100 hours

5 April 2016

ReleaseCessna Skyhawk aircraft now equipped with Angle of Attack system

20 July 2015

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings impressive lineup to EAA AirVenture 2015

28 July 2014

ReleaseCessna product launch reinforces commitment to diesel fuel

20 July 2012

ReleaseGuardian Avionics launches Aero-454 at Oshkosh 2012

27 March 2012

ReleaseNew Traffic Alert System helps aircraft see & be seen

27 July 2009

ReleaseCessna brings new configured Skyhawk to EAA

21 April 2009

ReleaseCessna announces new seating configuration for Skyhawk

4 April 2009

ReleaseCessna receives FAA certification for Garmin G1000 Synthetic Vision Technology

30 October 2007

ReleaseGarmin GFC700 to be standard on 2008 Cessna Skyhawks

4 October 2007

ReleaseCessna and Thielert team to offer Skyhawk turbo diesel option

22 March 2007

ReleaseNew certifications for the aircraft engine CENTURION 2.0 increase market potential in the USA

9 November 2006

ReleaseCenturion 1.7 in brand-new Cessnas by Van Bortel