Cessna

Owner of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell aviation brands to purchase a global leader in electrically powered aircraft

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  In 2020, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro became the world’s first, and currently only, electric aircraft to receive full-type European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Textron Inc, , home to the Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell aviation brands, announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered … Read more

Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for new SkyCourier aircraft

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Textron Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. “Achieving FAA certification for the Cessna SkyCourier … Read more

Cessna Turbo Skylane returns in production

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Cessna Turbo Skylane returns to Textron Aviation’s renowned piston product lineup. Textron Aviation announced the return of the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its legendary piston product lineup, updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors. The Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine delivers exceptional power, generating optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for … Read more

A look at the next generation Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and Citation XLS Gen2 business jets. You’ll forget that you’re even in the sky

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  The Citation M2 Gen2 aircraft delivers an upscale and comfortable flying experience. With thoughtful interior updates like meticulously crafted seating, deepened cupholders and illuminating accent lighting, you’ll forget that you’re even in the sky. Textron Aviation, an industry leader in bringing new products and product updates to market, announced the next generation Cessna Citation … Read more

Super-rich fuelling growing demand for private jets, report finds

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Growth centred in US and China, with slowdown in Sweden attributed to Greta Thunberg

Special Edition King Air 350i launched by Textron Aviation and King Ranch

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  Textron Aviation and King Ranch Launch a Special Edition King Air 350i. Deliveries of the special edition King Ranch King Air 350i are expected to begin in 2019. Textron Aviation and King Ranch offer an exciting new special edition King Air – the world’s most popular business turboprop aircraft. The King Ranch King Air … Read more