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Textron Aviation Continues Investment in Bestselling Cessna Citation Business Jets With Introduction of New Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the company’s legendary lineup — the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231015108812/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is our most comprehensive Gen2 product announcement yet, offering customers proven performance, leading edge technology and an unmatched cabin experience,” said Ron Draper, President and CEO, Textron Aviation.
  • “We look forward to exceeding their expectations again with the new Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2.”
    Like all Cessna and Beechcraft turbine products, the Citation CJ3 Gen2 will be able to operate using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Textron Aviation Brings Simulator Options to Customers in Europe

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Textron Aviation announced today expanded support for business jet customers in Europe with the addition of a new Cessna Citation CJ3+/Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Convertible Full-Flight Simulator in the region.

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  • Textron Aviation announced today expanded support for business jet customers in Europe with the addition of a new Cessna Citation CJ3+/Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Convertible Full-Flight Simulator in the region.
  • The new simulator is scheduled to be ready for training at FlightSafety International’s Farnborough, England Learning Center in January 2025.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230515005619/en/
    Citation Full Flight Simulator (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation business jet family is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • Our partnership with Textron Aviation and TRU will provide a high-fidelity training device and enable us to deliver a high-quality training experience to our mutual customers,” said Brian Moore, CEO and Director of Operations, FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training.

Honda Aircraft Company Reveals Latest Aircraft - the HondaJet Elite II

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Monday, October 17, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the "HondaJet Elite II" at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the "HondaJet Elite II" at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort.
  • Through Honda Aircraft Company's constant pursuit of innovation, the HondaJet Elite II is the fastest, highest, and farthest flying aircraft in its class, achieving a whole new level of performance that redefines what it means to be a very light jet.
  • "The HondaJet Elite II once again pushes the boundaries of its category on all fronts of performance, comfort, and style," said Hideto Yamasaki, President & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.
  • With the announcement of its journey of automation, Honda Aircraft Company also plans to introduce Autothrottle and Emergency Autoland by the end of 2023.

Textron Aviation announces order from flyExclusive for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ light jets

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Textron Aviation today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive , for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive , for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Cessna Citation jets are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
  • We appreciate customers like flyExclusive, who see the value in operating a broad range of jets from the Citation family.
  • The company operates a fleet of Cessna Citation jets including Citation X, Citation Sovereign, Citation Excel/ XLS, Citation CJ3 and Citation Encore aircraft models.

The HondaJet is the Most Delivered Aircraft in its Class for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
  • During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally.
  • Honda Aircraft Company celebrated several milestones recently, including delivery of the 200th HondaJet in late December.
  • Watch 2021 recap video here: https://youtu.be/eqtF8y59FVc
    The HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

The HondaJet is the Most Delivered Aircraft in its Class for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company announced today that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
  • During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally.
  • Honda Aircraft Company celebrated several milestones recently, including delivery of the 200th HondaJet in late December.
  • Watch 2021 recap video here: https://youtu.be/eqtF8y59FVc
    The HondaJet Elite S is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying plane in its class.

Honda Aircraft Company Delivers 200th HondaJet

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it has marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Honda Aircraft Company today announced that it has marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet.
  • Honda Aircraft Company began its first deliveries of the HondaJet soon after the clean-sheet aircraft received its Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in December 2015.
  • In May 2018, the company introduced the HondaJet Elite, with an extended range of 1,437 nm, new avionics features, and new styling.
  • "Since 2017, the HondaJet has been the most delivered aircraft in its class, and we continue to see high demand for the aircraft, thanks to its unmatched performance, comfort, efficiency and innovative design," said Honda Aircraft Company's President and CEO Michimasa Fujino.

Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck selected by Heart Aerospace for the first all-electric ES-19 airliner

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced a long-term agreement with Heart Aerospace to provide the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck for the ES-19 electric airliner.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced a long-term agreement with Heart Aerospace to provide the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck for the ES-19 electric airliner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211209005123/en/
    Heart Aerospace has selected Garmin to provide its state-of-the-art G3000 integrated flight deck for the first all-electric ES-19 airliner.
  • Were thrilled to have Garmin provide their industry-leading G3000 integrated flight deck, customized and optimized for integration and operation, in our ES-19 all-electric airliner, said Anders Forslund, CEO of Heart Aerospace.
  • The modular Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck boasts lightweight and vibrant high-resolution flight displays that support navigation, communication and flight sensor solutions and integrates seamlessly into the ES-19 aircraft systems.

Beechcraft Denali Enters Flight Test Phase with Landmark First Flight

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali.

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  • The milestone first flight is a major step for the clean-sheet design aircraft and begins the important flight test program that substantiates the segment-leading performance expected of the Denali.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211123006078/en/
    The Beechcraft Denali made its first flight from the Textron Aviation's west campus at Eisenhower International Airport in Wichita Tuesday morning.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft Denali is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • We are really off to an excellent start for the Denali flight test program.

Garmin Autoland wins prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.
  • The Garmin Autoland system marks a significant improvement in civil aviation, affirmed NAA Chairman Jim Albaugh.
  • Autoland began as a simple exploration to develop automation technology for general aviation aircraft, said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO.
  • Cirrus Aircrafts Vision Jet, the 2017 Collier Trophy winner, was the first jet aircraft certified with Autoland in August 2020.