Textron Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Virginia tests new airspace procedures for advanced air mobility, using vertiports and low-level routes to support electric and hybrid aircraft operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The FAA ends single-pilot exemptions for certain Cessna Citation jets, citing safety concerns and widespread noncompliance in training and operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation has produced its 500th Citation Latitude, marking a decade of midsize business jet deliveries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Textron and Merlin are adapting the Cessna SkyCourier into an autonomous aircraft intended to move thousands of pounds of supplies across contested environments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman has dropped out of its partnership to help build the U.S. Navy’s next-generation jet trainer as it awaits a decision by the service.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Steve Trimble
Textron and Merlin announced an autonomous Cessna SkyCourier concept to fulfill the military's requirement for airlifters capable of operating in contested airspace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Aircraft deliveries rise in Q2 2026, with turboprops and business jets up, while piston aircraft decline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
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By Molly McMillin
Ron Draper retires as Textron Aviation CEO after eight years, with Brian Rohloff stepping in to lead the company starting Aug. 31.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation delivers its 500th Cessna Citation CJ4, marking a major milestone for the light jet with over a decade of innovation and success.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation posted higher revenue as strong demand and efficiency initiatives offset ongoing manufacturing challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Textron will temporarily fund work on the MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft to maintain schedule while awaiting congressional approval of Army reprogramming.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Textron’s Beechcraft Denali nears certification with advanced features like GE Catalyst engine and Garmin Autoland, aiming for service entry in 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Pipistrel unveiled the Pipistrel Voyager, a two-seat, purpose-built aircraft designed for flight schools and high-frequency instructor-student training.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Malta is to boost its maritime patrol capabilities with the acquisition of a new-build Beechcraft King Air 360ER, Textron Aviation announced at the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
ACNZ is developing a composite, single‑engine AC‑2 cargo aircraft, aiming for rapid prototyping, Part 23 certification, and electric/autonomous capability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Business jet and turboprop deliveries rise in Q2 2026 as utilization increases across fractional ownership, corporate operators and charter providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Program operators drive business jet boom with block purchases up 126% year to date as fractional ownership models reshape market dynamics.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
More than 100 volunteer aircraft owners and pilots transported over 800 athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing has decided not to bid on the U.S. Navy’s next-generation trainer competition, a surprise move by the company that was seen as a favorite.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Erik Santini
The June 2026 Program Profile features Textron Aviation's Model 560XL, which includes the Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+, XLS Gen2 and Ascend.
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By Wesley Charnock
Platoon Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft order with Textron Aviation which will make it the owner of Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to buy 10 UC-12W support aircraft in fiscal 2027, almost doubling the service’s fleet in one year, with another seven to follow in 2028.
Aircraft & Propulsion