Textron Aviation

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research is adding a facility to enable tethered flight testing of eVTOL aircraft.

Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop is on track for FAA certification in 2025, the company said in an update on the program.

Textron Aviation celebrated the opening of its expanded and revamped Global Parts Distribution facility at its Wichita headquarters.

The U.S. Army announced April 24 that it awarded options to both Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems to conduct flight demonstrations for its Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) program.

Textron Aviation delivered 36 Citation business jets and 20 commercial turboprops during the first quarter (Q1) 2024.

Business jet and turboprop manufacturers delivered 178 aircraft during the first three months of 2024.

Kriya Shortt, Textron eAviation’s CEO, sat down with the AAM Report to discuss the company’s various programs and overarching vision for sustainable aviation.

Surf Air Mobility has signed am MOU with Tanzanian regional carrier Auric Air Services to upgrade 12 of its Cessna Caravans with its electric powertrains.

Facing a reduction to its expected budget next year, the military cuts back on near-term aircraft procurement.

Fuel systems for hydrogen; 3D printing on the Moon; LH2 tank breakthrough; the cost of avoiding contrails; and Velis Electro approved for training.

The U.S. Navy appears set to begin buying replacements for its aging T-45 Goshawk training aircraft, with budget documents showing procurement to begin in 2026 after a contract has been awarded.

The FAA has granted a light-sport aircraft airworthiness exemption to Pipistrel’s two-seat, high-wing Velis Electro.

Pipistrel is part of Textron’s eAviation segment.

Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.

Textron Aviation has paused taking orders for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 aircraft, with an order book for the aircraft stretching into 2027.

The AAM Stock Composite declined 2% during the week ending Jan. 26, underperforming major equity markets and building on a weak start to 2024.

Textron Aviation delivered 168 business jets during 2023, down from 178 a year ago, with projections for deliveries to increase in 2024, company officials say.

The number of used business jets for sale last year in January totaled 1,078 aircraft, compared with 1,174 in December, data from Jefferies shows.

U.S. startup Surf Air Mobility has signed on another African operator to its backlog of carriers awaiting electric conversions of their Cessna Caravan fleets.

OEMs in business aviation have strong backlogs but supply chain pain challenges production.

Forecasts, snapshots and business aircraft to watch.

Fractional ownership providers, maintenance and sustainability efforts are things to watch in 2024.

Honeywell and Pipistrel have demonstrated a ground control station for drones as they work to prepare the Nuuva 300 uncrewed cargo aircraft for flight testing.

The program, SustainableAdvantage, was formed in collaboration with 4Air and will launch in January 2024, the company says.

ATP Flight School has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 40 single-engine, four-seat Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2026.