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Cessna Caravans Get Garmin Avionics Software Upgrade

New 2024 models of the Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX will feature additional enhancements to their Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight decks.
A digital rendering of a Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX in flight
Aircraft

Delayed Beechcraft Denali Could Have $7M List Price

The new Beechcraft turboprop single aircraft is now expected to enter service in 2025 after some delays with its new engine and autoland system.
Beechcraft Denali single-engine airplane
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Denali Debuts at EAA AirVenture

Textron Aviation is featuring its new Denali turboprop, Pipestrel models this week at EAA AirVenture.
Beechcraft Denali
Aircraft

Textron's Cessna SkyCourier Completes European Tour

Textron's Cessna SkyCourier tours Europe on the eve of its 2025 European certification.
Textron Cessna SkyCourier in Farnborough
Accidents

Citation’s Erroneous Altitude Data Led to Near-collision

French BEA says incorrect altitude information from a faulty air data computer in a Cessna CitationJet resulted in a near-collision with an Embraer 170.
F-HGPG landing in Valencia Spain
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs McCauley C780 Propeller for King Air B300s

McCauley Propeller Systems’ newest propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series wins FAA approval.
McCauley C780 propeller on King Air B300
Aircraft

Textron Sells King Airs for Saudi Cloud Seeding Program

AvMet International has purchased a King Air 360CHW and four King Air 260s to equip with cloud seeding equipment for use by Saudi meteorologists.
Front view of Beechcraft King Air 360 on takeoff from grass strip backdropped with mountains
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Wi-Fi Installed on Cessna Citation Excel

This marks the second installation of SmartSky’s broadband connectivity system on one of FlyExclusive’s business jets.
FlyExclusive's Cessna Citation Excel on airport ramp with engine cowling removed for SmartSky connectivity installation
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Installs G5000 on Brazilian Citation XLS

The installation of a Garmin G5000 in a Citation XLS is modernizing the flight deck, solving parts obsolescence issues, and meeting equipment mandates.
Citation XLS flight deck equipped with Garmin G5000
Aircraft

Textron Aviation To Build Workforce Development Center

Textron Aviation will begin construction of a multimillion-dollar facility that will house its workforce training, development, and education programs.
Artist's rendering of Textron Aviation's planned hiring and learning center (Image: Textron Aviation)