Textron Aviation

Enhanced Cessna High-Wing Piston Aircraft Enter into Service Following First Deliveries

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Textron Aviation today announced the entry into service of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk , Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the entry into service of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk , Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft.
  • These latest product investments aim to provide a modern and stylish tone that aligns with the newest Cessna Citation jets, while maintaining the renowned comfort, durability and performance of the iconic Cessna piston lineup.
  • "These enhancements to the iconic Cessna piston family offer improved comfort, functionality and style,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales.
  • Textron Aviation's investment in the Cessna piston aircraft lineup demonstrates the company’s continued enthusiasm and support for pilots worldwide, whether they are pursuing training ambitions or planning their next adventure.

Textron Aviation Special Missions Cessna Grand Caravans to be Acquired to Aid in Horn of Africa Security

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Textron Aviation today announced the award of a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the award of a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313335405/en/
    Two Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft will be equipped to ensure the border sovereignty of the country of Djibouti (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “The two special missions Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft will be Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance equipped to ensure the border sovereignty of the country of Djibouti,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation.
  • With the addition of the two Cessna Grand Caravan EX for the Djiboutian Air Force, five aircraft have been ordered under the IDIQ contract.

Robinson Helicopter Company Announces Leadership Transition: Kurt Robinson Steps Into Advisory Role as David Smith Named President and CEO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, announces Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned company, will transition to an advisory role and remain on the board of directors effective immediately.

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  • Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, announces Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned company, will transition to an advisory role and remain on the board of directors effective immediately.
  • Concurrently, David Smith, formerly Robinson Helicopter’s vice president of operations, has been named the new president and CEO.
  • The last leadership transition occurred in 2010 when founder Frank Robinson retired, and Kurt Robinson was elected president and CEO by the board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227963052/en/
    Kurt Robinson, president and CEO of the privately-owned Robinson Helicopter Company, transitions to an advisory role and remains on the board of directors.

Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian extends reach in Southeast Asia with delivery in Malaysia

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Sunday, February 18, 2024
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Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of a new Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian turboprop to Malaysian property developer, Ikhasas Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary company Oriental Sky Sdn Bhd.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of a new Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian turboprop to Malaysian property developer, Ikhasas Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary company Oriental Sky Sdn Bhd.
  • This will be the country’s first amphibious airplane operation in recent history after it gained necessary approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to launch domestic operations in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216837400/en/
    Oriental Sky’s Grand Caravan EX Amphibian (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • At the same time, we preserve the islands’ pristine environment and natural forests which would otherwise be felled for airport construction.”
    “We are honored for Grand Caravan EX Amphibian to be selected.

Textron Aviation’s Cessna Skycourier Chosen by Hinterland Aviation for Fleet Expansion, Revolutionizing Regional Connectivity in Australia

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Textron Aviation today announced a purchase agreement for the first Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia to regional airline Hinterland Aviation.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced a purchase agreement for the first Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia to regional airline Hinterland Aviation.
  • The aircraft, expected to deliver in 2026, will add to Hinterland’s expansive fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans to provide a greater payload capacity and increased passenger seating.
  • This fleet expansion will greatly benefit remote communities, as well as the tourism and business sectors in Queensland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216111142/en/
    The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

Surf Air Mobility and Electra Enter Bilateral Agreement to Bring eSTOL Aircraft to Market, Incorporate Surf Air Technology into Joint Systems, and Create Leasing Partnership

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading green regional air mobility platform, and Electra.aero Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company, have joined forces to introduce affordable, sustainable, and easily accessible regional air travel to a broad customer base leveraging Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft on Surf Air’s technology-driven, on-demand air mobility platform, and through Surf Air’s Aircraft-as-a-Service (ACaaS) offering to air operators.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, “Surf Air”), a leading green regional air mobility platform, and Electra.aero Inc. (“Electra”), a next-gen aerospace company, have joined forces to introduce affordable, sustainable, and easily accessible regional air travel to a broad customer base leveraging Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft on Surf Air’s technology-driven, on-demand air mobility platform, and through Surf Air’s Aircraft-as-a-Service (ACaaS) offering to air operators.
  • The agreement between Surf Air and Electra highlights several key points of collaboration:
    Surf Air, its data services partner(s), and Electra will collaborate on the development of predictive analytics systems to reduce overall operating costs and streamline operations.
  • “Electra stands out as one of the early market leaders in regional air mobility, and we’re excited to bring them onto our platform.
  • “Through our air mobility platform and our Aircraft-as-a-Service program, we believe we can accelerate Electra’s eSTOL aircraft time to market.”

Textron Aviation bolsters support in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through expanding relationship with Wallan Group

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206229102/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206229102/en/
    Beechcraft King Air 360 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft King Air is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • “Wallan Group has a proven track record of providing quality maintenance and excellent service to our Cessna Citation customers,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales, Textron Aviation.
  • “With an established and growing base of King Air aircraft in the Kingdom, this latest authorization provides an even greater level of convenience and in-country support.”
    Wallan Group has served as an authorized service facility for Cessna Citation jets since 2008.
  • With Textron Aviation’s focused sales and support efforts in the Kingdom, the company looks forward to its continuing relationship with the Wallan Group and support of customers within the Kingdom.

Textron Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results; Announces 2024 Financial Outlook

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today reported fourth quarter 2023 income from continuing operations of $1.01 per share, as compared to $1.07 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today reported fourth quarter 2023 income from continuing operations of $1.01 per share, as compared to $1.07 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • “2023 was a strong year at Textron with solid revenue and profit growth along with segment profit margin expansion,” said Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly.
  • Textron is forecasting 2024 revenues of approximately $14.6 billion, up from $13.7 billion in 2023.
  • Textron will host its conference call today, January 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss its results and outlook.

Civil Air Patrol and Textron Aviation Special Missions Celebrate Long-Standing Relationship

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) celebrate the delivery of four Cessna Skyhawk , one Cessna Skylane and one Cessna Turbo Stationair HD aircraft in Independence, Kansas.

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  • Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) celebrate the delivery of four Cessna Skyhawk , one Cessna Skylane and one Cessna Turbo Stationair HD aircraft in Independence, Kansas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231219272695/en/
    Stacie Townsend, vice president Textron Aviation special missions program management passes the keys to Brig.
  • Gen. Regena Aye, national vice commander Civil Air Patrol (Photo: Business Wire)
    In September, Textron Aviation was awarded a contract by CAP for the further acquisition of 15 Cessna piston engine aircraft.
  • The company’s aviation solutions provide the high performance and flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of special missions operations.

Textron Aviation announces new SustainableAdvantage carbon offset program for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker owners

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced a new ProAdvantage program, SustainableAdvantage ℠, to provide owners with an additional option for reducing their carbon dioxide emissions from operating aircraft.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced a new ProAdvantage program, SustainableAdvantage ℠, to provide owners with an additional option for reducing their carbon dioxide emissions from operating aircraft.
  • “Owners have increasingly become interested in solutions that mitigate the carbon footprint of operating their aircraft,” said Brad White, senior vice president, Global Parts and Programs, Textron Aviation.
  • “SustainableAdvantage provides them the opportunity to have a seamless option to offset their carbon emissions through a Textron Aviation approved program and supplier.”
    Textron Aviation will administer SustainableAdvantage as part of its easy-to-use array of ProAdvantage programs and connect owners to 4AIR.
  • SustainableAdvantage will offer owners the option to offset their aircraft emissions footprint with 4AIR’s Bronze Level.