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Textron Aviation Lands U.S. Army Turboprop Contract

Textron will provide various turboprop aircraft models to aid Foreign Military Sales

Beechcraft King Air 260 (Photo: Textron) — Textron Aviation's first order under a new contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command's Foreign Military Sales program is for a trio of Beechcraft King Air 360 Extended Range twin turboprops to the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Naval Aviation units. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

By Jessica Reed • Writer & Editor

November 7, 2023

Textron Aviation has secured a significant contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command, stationed at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, for the provision of various turboprop aircraft models under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The contract, an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, could potentially be valued at $100 million over five years. This arrangement will supply Textron Aviation aircraft, including the Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna Grand Caravan EX, and Beechcraft King Air models.

The first order under this contract includes three Beechcraft King Air 360 Extended Range (KA360ER) aircraft. The Peruvian Naval Aviation Force and the Ecuadorian Naval Aviation are the designated recipients, with Peru acquiring two units and Ecuador one. These aircraft will primarily serve maritime patrol duties, safeguarding the exclusive economic zones of these nations.

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