Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation posted higher revenue as strong demand and efficiency initiatives offset ongoing manufacturing challenges.

Textron will temporarily fund work on the MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft to maintain schedule while awaiting congressional approval of Army reprogramming.

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

Pipistrel unveiled the Pipistrel Voyager, a two-seat, purpose-built aircraft designed for flight schools and high-frequency instructor-student training.

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.

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

Business jet and turboprop deliveries rise in Q2 2026 as utilization increases across fractional ownership, corporate operators and charter providers.

Program operators drive business jet boom with block purchases up 126% year to date as fractional ownership models reshape market dynamics.

More than 100 volunteer aircraft owners and pilots transported over 800 athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Kriya Shortt assumed the position of senior vice president of parts and distribution for Textron Aviation in January 2026.

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.

The June 2026 Program Profile features Textron Aviation's Model 560XL, which includes the Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+, XLS Gen2 and Ascend.

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.

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.

NetJets has taken delivery of three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets.

Textron Aviation has opened a service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia.

When General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2026 earnings last week, the company blew past Wall Street’s expectations for earnings per share.

Textron plans to split off its industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defense company.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation and AAM professionals.

Textron Aviation plans to grow its European Distribution Center in Dusseldorf by 50% to strengthen parts availability and handle increased fulfillment requests.

Aero Friedrichshafen opened on media day, April 21, with a heightened focus on business aviation.

Textron Aviation is offering Citation business jet owners the option to upgrade connectivity on their aircraft with the availability of Gogo 5G services.

Europe's business aviation fleet will grow 2.4% annually, reaching 5,300 aircraft by 2035, with significant deliveries.

Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop has a new option of an inflight operable door, which is set to expand its versatility.

Belgium’s Air Force becomes the first European military customer for Cessna’s SkyCourier, acquiring five aircraft for special forces operations with modifications for rapid personnel and equipment transport.