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Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Approved for Citation CJ1

Upgrade replaces original avionics with touchscreen displays and digital autopilot
CJ2 business jet avionics retrofit
Accidents

Medevac King Air Crashes on Approach to Arizona Airport

Operator previously had no reportable incidents or accidents in its 46-year history
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Captures First Brazil Longitude Order

Delivery of the super-midsize jet is planned in 2026
First Citation Longitude delivered in Brazil
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Flying the Pipistrel Velis Electro

A little electric trainer with big potential
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro
Aircraft

Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions

Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.
Special Missions Textron King Air 360 at Paris Air Show 2025
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Upgrades Depend on Customer Input

Denali, SkyCourier among the many aircraft on display at EAA AirVenture
Beechcraft Denali at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Training and Workforce

Textron Unveils M-346N Jet Trainer for U.S. Navy Bid

U.S./Italian partnership will compete with Boeing’s T-7A and Lockheed Martin T-50A
Textron Aviation Defense Leonardo M-346N jet trainer
Aircraft

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots
Special Olympics Airlift Textron/Cessna
Aircraft

Textron Aviation 2Q Jet Deliveries Jump 17%

Post-strike recovery continues as manufacturer ramps production and reports strong aftermarket growth
Citation Latitude
Aircraft

Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance
Cessna 172 Skyhawk