Aircraft
Bizjet Deliveries Up, King Airs Dip at Textron Aviation
Last year, the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer shipped 180 Citations, up six from 2016, and 86 King Airs, 20 fewer units from the previous year.

Deliveries at Textron Aviation were mixed last year, with business jets up slightly while King Airs fell nearly 19 percent from 2016. Last year, the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer shipped 180 Citations, up six from 2016, and 86 King Airs, 20 fewer units than in the previous year. During the fourth quarter, jet deliveries were flat year-over-year at 58, while King Airs had a small rally, climbing by three aircraft, to 31.