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    Textron Aviation Expands Presence In Australia & Announces Name Change Of Premiair Aviation Maintenance
    Posted On: June 27, 2024
    Textron Aviation is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernize facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker parts availability in the region. ...
    Textron Aviation Unveils New Hiring & Learning Center To Prepare The Workforce Of Today & Tomorrow
    Posted On: June 19, 2023
    “Our commitment to investing in our employees is unwavering, and the establishment of the Hiring and Learning Center is just the latest example of how we are advancing our focus on growing a world-class workforce,” says Textron’s Maggie Topping. ...
    Textron Aviation Breaks Ground On Distribution Center Expansion
    Posted On: October 28, 2022
    “We remain dedicated to our customers beyond their delivery, we support them throughout the life of their aircraft,” said Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper. ...
    Textron Aviation Expands Parts Distribution Operations At Its Headquarters Location To Better Serve Global Customer Base
    Posted On: October 18, 2022
    The expansion will add 180,000 square feet of space to the company’s parts distribution operations to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker products. ...
    Beechcraft Delivers King Air 260 Turboprops To US Forest Service For Wildfire Mapping Missions
    Posted On: August 23, 2022
    “Whether for the wildfire detection and mapping, resource management, aerial supervision module/lead plane, or air attack, the King Air continues to demonstrate its leadership in this mission,” says Textron Aviation’s Bob Gibbs. ...
    Beechcraft Successfully Completes First Flight Of Second Denali Turboprop Test Aircraft
    Posted On: June 20, 2022
    The aircraft manufacturer expects Federal Aviation Administration type certification to come in 2023. ...
    Beechcraft Debuts New Interior Color Choices & Cabin Amenities For King Air 260s
    Posted On: July 28, 2021
    New standard interior color palette choices include Alpaca, Buttercream, Latte, and New Pewter; Lava Saddle is available as a premium option. ...
    Textron Aviation Announces ACA Cabin Ionization System Retrofits For Select Beechcraft & Cessna Aircraft
    Posted On: February 4, 2021
    ACA tests have shown the system to be effective against numerous bacteria, spores, odors, static electricity, and viruses, including COVID-19. ...
    Textron Aviation Completes First Delivery Of Beechcraft King Air 360 Turboprop
    Posted On: November 18, 2020
    New customer Stamoules Produce is a family-owned business in California’s San Joaquin Valley specializing in fruit, vegetable, and nut production and harvesting. ...
    Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER Flagship Receives FAA Type Certification
    Posted On: October 8, 2020
    The manufacturer’s twin-turboprop flagship is built for executive aviation, government, military, and commercial customers. ...
    Textron Aviation Makes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available With New Beechcraft & Cessna Turboprop & Jet Deliveries
    Posted On: September 3, 2020
    The aircraft manufacturer says the fuel can cut carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80%. ...
    Textron Aviation Debuts King Air 360, New Flagship Of Popular Beechcraft Turboprop Family
    Posted On: August 28, 2020
    With a 10% lower in-cabin altitude and a number of control refinements, the newest King Air is the easiest to fly and most comfortable King Air ever. ...
    Textron Aviation Announces FAA-Certified Utility Nose Modification For Beechcraft King Air 350 Models
    Posted On: November 19, 2019
    This latest configuration option enables adding 12 cubic feet of storage space for up to an additional 250 pounds of payload. ...
    Textron Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Beechcraft 58’s First Flight; Current G58 Variant On Display At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
    Posted On: July 23, 2019
    First introduced in 1970, Beechcraft’s Baron 58 eventually gave way to the G58, which the company calls “the perfect combination of versatility, superb performance, and handling.” ...
    Textron Aviation Attending EBACE 2019 With Cessna, Beechcraft & Bell Business Jets & Helicopters In Tow
    Posted On: May 22, 2019
    The aerospace company says it led the industry in European deliveries in 2018 and currently has the region’s largest installed fleet. ...
    Textron Aviation Displays Cessna & Beechcraft Business Jets & Turboprops At ABACE 2019
    Posted On: April 23, 2019
    The general aviation manufacturer says it has delivered nearly 1,500 jets and turboprops to the Asia-Pacific region and more than a quarter-million planes to 143-plus countries overall. ...
    Beechcraft & Cessna Will Show Off Upgraded Garmin Avionics At 2019 Sun N’ Fun Expo
    Posted On: April 1, 2019
    The Textron Aviation brands will each debut two or more aircraft equipped with updated Garmin G1000 NXi avionics next-generation integrated flight deck at the Lakeland, Florida, event. ...
    2019 Beechcraft & Cessna Piston Aircraft Getting Enhanced Flight Deck Features
    Posted On: January 18, 2019
    The planes will come equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, including the Garmin GMA 1360 audio panel, and several with also come standard with GFC 700 Autopilot with E-AFCS. ...
    30-Plus Business Jets & Helicopters On Exhibit At The 2018 MEBAA Airshow In Dubai
    Posted On: December 11, 2018
    The MEBAA (Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association) Airshow is running this week in Dubai. ...
    Special Edition Beechcraft 350i Turboprop Coming From Textron Aviation & King Ranch
    Posted On: November 14, 2018
    Textron Aviation, owner of the Beechcraft brand, and Texas-based King Ranch are partnering on a special edition Beechcraft King Air 350i model expected for 2019 delivery. ...
    Textron Aviation Opens New Line Maintenance Station At London Biggin Hill Airport
    Posted On: June 11, 2018
    Textron Aviation’s new line maintenance station at London Biggin Hill Airport will expand service offerings for Cessna Citation, Hawker, and Beechcraft King Air owners in Europe. ...
    Beechcraft King Air 350i & 350ER Get Situational Awareness & Navigation Upgrades
    Posted On: June 7, 2018
    The business turboprop aircraft will now come standard with iTAWS, and the 350i will also be equipped with multi-scan weather radar with turbulence-detection ability. ...
    Textron Aviation Touts Class-Leading Deliveries Of Cessna Citation Latitude
    Posted On: March 6, 2018
    Citing a 30% increase in deliveries in 2017 from 2016, Textron Aviation recently declared its Cessna Citation Latitude as the most delivered aircraft in the midsize business jet category last year. ...
    Cessna Citation Longitude & Latitude Business Jets Reach Milestones
    Posted On: February 12, 2018
    Cessna, a Textron Aviation brand along with Beechcraft and Hawker, recently accomplished a couple of firsts with the company’s super-midsized flagship Citation Longitude business jet and midsize Citation Latitude business jet. ...
    Textron Brings Cessna, Beechcraft Jets & Turboprops To Singapore Airshow
    Posted On: February 9, 2018
    Aviation companies from around the world are showing off their wares this week in the Asia Pacific region at the 2018 Singapore Airshow, and Textron Aviation is no exception. ...
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    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted 6/1/2026
    Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...
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    Charter Private Aircraft For The 2026 FIFA World Cup With CharterHub.com
    Posted 5/14/2026
    For fans planning to attend World Cup matches and countless related activities across multiple host cities, private charter aviation offers a practical, efficient, and flexible travel solution. ...
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    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted 5/12/2026
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from May 21 to 23 at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...
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    Pre-Owned Jet Inventory Remains Lower Than Pre-COVID Levels, Putting Pressure on Asking Prices
    Posted 5/8/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global aviation market reports, pre-owned jet inventory levels remain low despite monthly upticks. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Pre-Owned Jet, Piston-Single Aircraft, and Turboprop Inventory and Asking Prices Lower Than Last Year
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to the March Sandhills Global aviation market reports, inventory levels and asking prices for pre-owned jets, piston-single aircraft, and turboprop aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms were lower than last year, while monthly trends were mixed. ...
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    Dassault Aviation Showcases New Falcon 10X Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet
    Posted 4/1/2026
    Dassault Aviation recently unveiled its upcoming Falcon 10X business jet to hundreds of customers, partners, and aviation professionals at its facility in Bordeaux-Mérignac. ...
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    How To Find Empty-Leg Flights On CharterHub.com
    Posted 3/11/2026
    CharterHub.com makes it easy to browse thousands of domestic and international empty-leg flights from vetted Part 135 charter operators. ...
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    Attend Aviation Trade Shows Worldwide In 2026 With Charter Hub
    Posted 3/10/2026
    Read our blog post for more on using CharterHub.com to book flights on private jets, piston planes, and other aircraft to attend aviation trade shows in 2026. ...
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Levels Tighten As Downward Trends Continue
    Posted 3/6/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, downward inventory trends continued in February for pre-owned jet aircraft, piston-single aircraft, and turboprop aircraft on Controller.com and other Sandhills platforms. ...
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