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Textron Aviation names flyExclusive fleet launch customer for newly-announced Citation CJ3 Gen2

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .

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  • Textron Aviation , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive has been named the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016424092/en/
    Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 flyExclusive (Photo: Business Wire)
    "We are thrilled to announce flyExclusive as the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen2, the latest addition to the industry-leading Citation family,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations.
  • flyExclusive operates a fleet of Cessna Citation jets including Citation X, Citation Sovereign, Citation Excel/ XLS, Citation CJ3 /CJ3+ and Citation Encore / Encore+ aircraft models.
  • “We take pride in being the fleet launch customer for the Citation CJ3 Gen 2, building on our decades-long relationship with Textron Aviation.

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).

Volato to Participate in 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.

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  • Volato , a leading private aviation company in the United States, today announced that it will be participating in the 2023 National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) being held this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 17-19, 2023.
  • Volato will be located in booth #N4031 at the Convention Center, with access to a HondaJet for static viewing at Henderson Executive Airport throughout the week.
  • Several executives will be on hand to discuss the company’s range of solutions including:
    To schedule a meeting with Volato’s team, use the following contact information:

SmartSky® Customer Praises Connected Experience in the Sky

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, is delivering a fully connected experience to customers that meets the needs of everyone on the aircraft. Customers talking about SmartSky's outstanding performance in the sky include owner-operator and pilot David Natinsky. His 2023 Citation CJ3+, which was installed by Textron Aviation at its Wichita facility shortly after delivery, will be in the SmartSky Static display AD_19 at the Henderson Executive Airport during NBAA in Las Vegas Oct. 17-19.  Additionally, Natinsky is making himself available to meet with conference attendees and media interested in learning more about his first-hand experiences with SmartSky.

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  • Customers talking about SmartSky's outstanding performance in the sky include owner-operator and pilot David Natinsky.
  • Additionally, Natinsky is making himself available to meet with conference attendees and media interested in learning more about his first-hand experiences with SmartSky.
  • "After flying it for almost 100 hours, I know I made the right decision when I chose SmartSky."
  • Both systems deliver streaming-level connectivity, and all service plans include streaming and no limitations on the number of simultaneously connected devices.

Back by Popular Demand, BLADE Shuttle Flights Return to NBAA-BACE

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BLADE is offering by-the-seat helicopter flights operated by Orbic Air between the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Henderson Executive Airport (HND), home to the NBAA-BACE aircraft display.

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  • BLADE is offering by-the-seat helicopter flights operated by Orbic Air between the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Henderson Executive Airport (HND), home to the NBAA-BACE aircraft display.
  • Seats can be booked on the BLADE mobile app.
  • "We're thrilled to work with BLADE again to provide this unique opportunity to NBAA-BACE attendees."
  • To learn more and book shuttle flights for NBAA-BACE, visit: blade.com/nbaa .

Cessna Citation Ascend Mock up to Make North American Debut at NBAA-BACE 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Textron Aviation today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend mock up will make its North American show debut at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 17 through 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend mock up will make its North American show debut at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 17 through 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Unveiled earlier this year, the Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003194035/en/
    Cessna Citation Ascend Seat (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • The Citation Ascend mock up will join Textron Aviation’s impressive aircraft lineup on static display, including:

Inc. 5000 Recognizes Thrive Aviation among Top 25% of America's Fastest-Growing Companies

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

1,242 on Inc.'s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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  • 1,242 on Inc.'s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Co-Founder and Thrive CEO, Curtis Edenfield comments "We are honored to make our debut on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing, private companies in America.
  • We're building something special at Thrive Aviation and it's an honor to see it recognized on a national level."
  • Thrive Aviation is a private aviation company dedicated to providing proactive service and elevated flight experiences for its guests and partners across North America.

Private Jet Operator, Thrive Aviation Earns Prestigious ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating

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Friday, August 12, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thrive Aviation was awarded the coveted Platinum safety rating in an upgrade to their longtime Gold status, after completing an on-site audit with ARG/US' standards team.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Thrive Aviation was awarded the coveted Platinum safety rating in an upgrade to their longtime Gold status, after completing an on-site audit with ARG/US' standards team.
  • The new designations place Thrive Aviation among an elite population of the Nation's top rated charter operators.
  • Known as the industry's most respected, unbiased, and detailed third-party safety analysis, the ARG/US Platinum designation is another impressive milestone in Thrive's emergence as one of the country's premier, luxury jet operators.
  • Thrive Aviation is a private aviation company dedicated to providing proactive service and elevated flight experiences for its guests and partners across North America.

Private Jet Operator Thrive Aviation Announces Fleet and Relationship Expansion with Gulfstream G600 Acquisition

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private-charter owner/operator, Thrive Aviation, announced an order for its first Gulfstream, a Gulfstream G600, set to deliver Summer 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private-charter owner/operator, Thrive Aviation, announced an order for its first Gulfstream, a Gulfstream G600, set to deliver Summer 2022.
  • The addition of the G600 marks not only a new relationship with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. but also Thrive Aviation's entry into the long-range class of business jets.
  • "We're pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Thrive on their first Gulfstream and the G600," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • With a fleet that includes the super-midsize Gulfstream G280, the high-performing Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER, and a next-generation family of aircraft including the all-new Gulfstream G400, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600, the flagship Gulfstream G700 and the ultralong-range Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream offers an aircraft for every mission.

Textron Aviation Inks Order From Thrive Aviation for Three Additional Cessna Citation Longitude Jets

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

During this years National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Textron Aviation announced Las Vegas-based private aviation charter operator Thrive Aviation placed an order for three additional Cessna Citation Longitude business jets, set to deliver beginning December 2021.

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  • During this years National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Textron Aviation announced Las Vegas-based private aviation charter operator Thrive Aviation placed an order for three additional Cessna Citation Longitude business jets, set to deliver beginning December 2021.
  • This order will boost Thrives fleet of Textron Aviation aircraft to 15, comprised of Cessna Citation Longitude, Cessna Citation Sovereign+, Cessna Citation XLS+, Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Cessna Citation M2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211012006086/en/
    Las Vegas-based private aviation charter operator Thrive Aviation has placed an order for three additional Cessna Citation Longitude business jets.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The super-midsize Citation Longitude is the flagship of the Cessna Citation family of business jets and is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.