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Accidents

NTSB: Citation V in Overrun Was Snow-coated, Overweight

Rejected takeoff initiated above the decision speed
A Citation V that slid off the runway in Pagosa Springs in 2024
Avionics

FAA Approves Garmin Retrofit STC for Cessna CitationJets

Integrated avionics suite includes touchscreen displays and GFC 600 autopilot
Textron Aviation Cessna CitationJet business jet
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Marks Rollout of 500th Latitude

Aircraft entered service in 2015
Textron Aviation rollout of 500th Cessna Citation Latitude
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Joby’s Autonomous Caravan Completes Coast-to-coast Trip

On-board safety pilot made no control inputs over 3,199 miles
Joby’s autonomous Cessna Grand Caravan flies past Bodie Island Lighthouse
Aircraft

Cape Air To Add Eight Caravans for Montana Service

Will introduce aircraft in 2027 to the Montana network
Textron Aviation Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron, Merlin Unveil Uncrewed SkyCourier Concept

Design study swaps the cockpit for a nose cargo door
Cessna SkyCourier UX Render
Maintenance and Modifications

N1RD | Duncan Aviation's Most Intricate Paint Scheme Yet

Forty-six colors comprise the intricate design of this aircraft's livery.
Duncan Aviation's N1RD, an intricate 46-color Citation CJ3+
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Gogo 5G to Company Citation Excel

Executives share their experience with system
Duncan Aviation Gogo 5G connectivity-equipped Cessna Citation 560XL.
Accidents

Fire of Unknown Origin Led to 2024 Citation X Accident

NTSB: Ignition source could not be conclusively identified
Number 2 battery
Training and Workforce

Rohloff New Textron Aviation CEO as Ron Draper Retires

Draper to stay until the end of the year to smooth the transition
Ron Draper, Textron Aviation president and CEO