Surf Air Mobility, a regional air mobility platform, has taken delivery of four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft from Textron Aviation. These four aircraft are the first deliveries of Surf Air’s previously announced fleet order with Textron Aviation. read more
DEC 6, 2024 - 5:50 am
Textron Aviation, a Textron company, formed a two-aircraft purchase agreement with AIR Marshall Islands for its twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. read more
NOV 25, 2024 - 5:50 am
Frank T. Connor, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Textron, intends to retire on Feb. 28, 2025. David Rosenberg, vice president, investor relations at Textron, has been elected to succeed Connor, effective March 1, 2025. read more
OCT 25, 2024 - 6:53 am
TRU Simulation, a Textron company, delivered the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II operational flight trainer (OFT) to the Tunisian Air Force. Additional items delivered with the OFT include a computer-based training, two avionics desktop trainings and field services. read more
SEP 3, 2024 - 6:08 am
Textron Aviation delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods. read more
AUG 19, 2024 - 6:12 am
Textron Aviation entered an agreement with Gama Aviation (UK) for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft expected to be delivered in 2025. The deal modernizes Gama Aviation’s fleet and supports the mission of the Scottish Ambulance Service. read more
JUL 30, 2024 - 6:15 am
Textron Aviation, a Textron company, unveiled its new military multi-engine training aircraft — built upon the Beechcraft King Air 260 — which is making its show and European debut at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA). read more
JUL 23, 2024 - 6:21 am
Textron Aviation, a Textron company, is expanding its relationship with longtime channel partner Gama Aviation. Newly designated as an authorized sales representative, Gama Aviation will now feature special missions variants of the entire portfolio of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. read more
JUL 22, 2024 - 6:25 am
Textron Aviation delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a Combi interior conversion option. The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air, an Alaskan-based Part 135 operator serving passenger, cargo and charter needs throughout Alaska. read more
JUL 11, 2024 - 6:22 am
Textron Aviation, a Textron company, released advanced Garmin G5000 avionics enhancements, coming soon to the Cessna Citation Latitude (beginning in 2025) and the Cessna Citation Longitude (beginning in 2026). read more
MAY 28, 2024 - 6:16 am
The 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has rolled out of production at Textron Aviation’s, a Textron company, factory in Wichita, Kansas, and is expected to be delivered later this year. read more
MAY 28, 2024 - 6:16 am
Textron Aviation entered an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, which are expected to be delivered in 2026. read more
NOV 27, 2023 - 6:32 am
Textron named Rob Scholl president and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles. Scholl was previously president and CEO of Textron eAviation, a role that will now be filled by Kriya Shortt, who was previously senior vice president of global parts and distribution at Textron Aviation. read more
AUG 22, 2023 - 6:28 am
Textron named Lisa Atherton, president and CEO of the Textron Systems segment, to a new role as chief operating officer of the Bell segment. Tom Hammoor, who most recently led Textron Aviation Defense, will succeed Atherton as president and CEO of the Textron Systems segment. read more
JAN 20, 2023 - 6:45 am
Textron closed its acquisition of Pipistrel, a manufacturer of electrically-powered aircraft. Under the terms of the transaction, Textron purchased Pipistrel for a cash purchase price of approximately €218 million ($235.45 million). read more
APR 19, 2022 - 7:17 am