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SmartSky Airborne Connectivity System on Display in Citation CJ3+

Owner-pilot David Natinsky is on hand to meet showgoers
SmartSky at NBAA-BACE 2023
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Completes 150th Caravan Engine Upgrade

Horsepower increase expands the Caravan’s scope of operations
Blackhawk Cessna Caravan
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Textron Aviation Unveils Citation CJ3 Gen2

Upgrades to the CJ3 were based on customer feedback
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 overall cabin with green lighting
Avionics

Textron Aviation Adds Autothrottles to Citation M2 Gen2

Garmin autothrottles come standard-equipped starting in 2025
A Garmin autothrottle is pictured in the cockpit of a Citation M2 Gen2
Aircraft

Bizav OEMs Don't Take Small Jet Market Lightly

OEMs are upgrading their light jets as Honda proceeds with a new model
Training and Workforce

Kansas Recognizes Textron’s Apprenticeship Programs

The OEM fully pays for program tuition and fees
A Textron apprentice works on a business jet
Safety

Blocked Comm Eyed in B737-Cessna Citation Near Collision

Business jet overflew the airliner by about 100 feet during the incident
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Delivers 100th Citation Longitude

The super-midsize jet was delivered to a longtime Citation customer
Textron Aviation employees pose for a group photo with the 100th Citation Longitude
Aircraft

Textron Aviation's Citation Ascend To Make BACE Debut

Updated cabin mockup coming to NBAA's static display
Cessna Citation Ascend
Cabin Interior and Electronics

The Best Way to Modernize Your Aircraft’s Cabin

Textron Aviation has devoted nearly a century to building, supporting, and upgrading thousands of aircraft. They have the knowledge and experience to ensure the easiest, most enjoyable, and cost-effective cabin modernization project. 
Textron 560XL cabin