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Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.
Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Australian Mx Facility

Center supports 1,400-plus aircraft across Asia-Pacific
Textron's new Melbourne, Australia Essendon Fields facility, photographed at sunset from the airport ramp
Aircraft

NetJets Adds Its First Citation Ascends to Fleet

Fleet launch customer NetJets is initially taking delivery of three
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Textron Aviation Expands Airborne Connectivity Options

Starlink now available for 560XL series, and Gogo 5G in a variety of Citation models
Starlink satcom for Citation 560XL
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Revenues Jump 22% in Q1

Textron Inc. plans to separate its Industrial segment and refocus as pure-play A&D company
Textron Aviation
Maintenance and Modifications

SkyWay Adds CitationJet/CJ1/M2s to SkyFlush Upgrade

Eliminates need to carry waste tank through cabin for emptying
SkyWay SkyFlush installation
Aircraft

Flying the Cessna Citation Ascend Business Jet

The Ascend is a modernization of the Citation 560XL.
Cessna Citation Ascend landing
FBOs

Signature Named Special Olympics Airlift FBO Sponsor

Event will take place in June in Minneapolis
Special Olympics Airlift arrival
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year
Textron Aviation plans to expand its European distribution center by 1,000 square meters, increasing parts inventory by 5,000 items to improve fulfillment.
Accidents

Pilot Judgment Error Caused Citation III Hail Damage

Accident went unreported for three months until anonymous complaint
Citation 650 hail damage