Aircraft
Textron Aviation Bringing Bit of Color to AirVenture 2026
King Air 360 Crimson Edition, Citation CJ3 Gen2 make AirVenture debut
Charleston, South Carolina-based paint manufacturer Mankiewicz Coatings supplied the King Air’s red finish.
Charleston, South Carolina-based paint manufacturer Mankiewicz Coatings supplied the King Air’s red finish. © Chad Trautvetter

A Crimson Edition Beechcraft King Air 360 and the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 will make their first show appearances at EAA AirVenture next week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Both aircraft will be on display alongside a broader lineup of Textron products.

Charleston, South Carolina-based paint manufacturer Mankiewicz Coatings supplied the King Air’s red finish. The company specializes in niche markets such as aviation, marine, and rail, and offers primer-to-clearcoat coatings in metallic, gloss, semi-gloss, and matte finishes. Mankiewicz has historically focused on airliner coatings within aviation but is working to expand its general and business aviation business. For darker colors such as the King Air’s red, the company offers an infrared-reflective coating designed to reflect heat, extending paint longevity and helping keep interiors cooler.