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Textron Aviation will end production of the Beechcraft Baron G58 piston twin and Bonanza G36 piston single once all current orders are fulfilled, the company said in a statement this week. This move will allow the company to shift focus to welcome the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-10-14/ge-aerospace-preps-first-catalyst-denali-delivery">Denali</a> turboprop single, it said. Both piston models have long been used by smaller companies as business aircraft and have maintained a decades-long presence in the industry.
A company spokesperson said the decision is part of Textron Aviation’s broader product investment plan. The aircraft “have been cornerstones of the company’s leadership in the piston market for nearly eight decades,” the spokesperson said. “More than 6,000 Baron and 18,000 Bonanza aircraft have been delivered worldwide.” Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Bonanza’s first flight.&nbsp;
“This strategic shift will enable Textron Aviation to focus on welcoming the Beechcraft Denali into its product portfolio while thoughtfully assessing future investments within this segment,” the spokesperson said.&nbsp;Textron did not outline possible future piston offerings but emphasized that reassessing the segment is part of its ongoing investment strategy.

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