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Textron rolls out 500th Citation Latitude

Textron rolls out 500th Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas, marking a production milestone for the midsize aircraft, the company said. The milestone highlights continued demand for the Citation Latitude, which Textron Aviation describes as the world’s best-selling midsize business jet, and recognises the employees involved […] The post Textron rolls out 500th Citation Latitude appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Sep 23, 2026 · byAviTrader
Merlin to merge autonomous software with Cessna’s SkyCourier

Merlin to merge autonomous software with Cessna’s SkyCourier

Merlin will collaborate with Textron Aviation to develop the Cessna SkyCourier UX, an autonomous variant of the regional twin-engine turboprop, for military use. The aircraft will be designed to carry approximately 6,000 pounds of payload or up to three LD3 cargo containers while operating from unimproved runways, according to a Merlin release on Sept. 14. […] The post Merlin to merge autonomous software with Cessna’s SkyCourier appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Sep 18, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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Airborne 09.16.26: Amazon Cuts 21 Air, Autonomous SkyCourier, Tourist Drones KSC

Also: SpaceX Launches 700th Falcon, Wingcopter Six Hour Recon Drone, King Schools New Look, Global 8000 Update Amazon has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages went off a Miami runway last week and killed five people. "After the tragic incident last weekend, we've spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we've decided to pause our operations with 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said a statement. North Carolina-based 21 Air had flown packages for Amazon since 2024. Textron Aviation and Merlin have unveiled the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The idea targets a difficult logistics problem by combining substantial payload capacity with autonomous flight. Built around the FAA-certified, twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier, the SkyCourier UX pairs the production aircraft with Merlin's aircraft-agnostic Pilot autonomy system. A short drone flight near Florida's Kennedy Space Center has led to federal charges against a Chinese tourist. Investigators allege the aircraft entered prohibited airspace and captured video of sensitive spaceport facilities. The case highlights how recreational drone operations can quickly become a federal matter around protected aerospace sites. Federal authorities allege Xiaodong He operated a drone for approximately 12 minutes near Playalinda Beach in late July, reaching an altitude of about 230ft. The flight reportedly entered restricted airspace surrounding Kennedy Space Center, where civilian drone operations are prohibited. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

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Sep 18, 2026 · byAero-News Network
UK – Bell returns to Salon Privé with 407GXP and 505

UK – Bell returns to Salon Privé with 407GXP and 505

Global helicopter manufacturer Bell Textron Inc. has returned to Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England for one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious luxury automotive events. Bell is showcasing two static models at this year’s show: the Bell 407GXi Designer Series and the Bell 505, reinforcing Bell’s long-established aerial presence in the United Kingdom. The post UK – Bell returns to Salon Privé with 407GXP and 505 appeared first on HeliHub.com .

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Sep 4, 2026 · byHeliHub
Bell awarded $43.2M contract for H-1 gearboxes

Bell awarded $43.2M contract for H-1 gearboxes

Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded $43,215,352 for an undefinitized contract action delivery order (N00383-26-F-0083) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-22-G-ZL01 for the procurement of 32 gearboxes in support of H-1 helicopters sold to the Czech Republic under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. All work will be performed in Fort The post Bell awarded $43.2M contract for H-1 gearboxes appeared first on HeliHub.com .

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Sep 1, 2026 · byHeliHub
Textron Aviation gains Australian CASA Part 145 approval

Textron Aviation gains Australian CASA Part 145 approval

Textron Aviation has received Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 145 approval for its Australian maintenance organisation, strengthening its factory-direct service and support across the Asia-Pacific region. The approval covers the company’s service centres in Melbourne, Perth and on the Gold Coast, creating one of Australia’s most extensive OEM-owned support networks. CASA Part 145 approval […] The post Textron Aviation gains Australian CASA Part 145 approval appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Aug 31, 2026 · byAviTrader
Brian Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper as President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Brian Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper as President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Textron Inc. has appointed Brian Rohloff as President and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026, as Ron Draper retires after more than 27 years with the company. Rohloff brings extensive experience across Textron Aviation, having held leadership roles spanning customer support, sales, supply chain and quality. He most recently served as […] The post Brian Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper as President and CEO of Textron Aviation appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Aug 25, 2026 · byAviTrader
Textron Aviation delivers 500th Citation CJ4

Textron Aviation delivers 500th Citation CJ4

Textron Aviation has delivered the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4-series business jet, with the milestone aircraft going to a customer in the Philippines. The aircraft, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, marks more than a decade of deliveries for the company’s largest light jet. The CJ4 is operated globally by owner-operators and fleet customers across missions ranging from […] The post Textron Aviation delivers 500th Citation CJ4 appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Aug 18, 2026 · byAviTrader
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Bell Australia adds hydraulics capabilities

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. This marks a major milestone as Bell’s first facility in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer specialized hydraulic services, reinforcing the company’s commitment to comprehensive aftermarket support across Australia and The post Bell Australia adds hydraulics capabilities appeared first on HeliHub.com .

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Aug 13, 2026 · byHeliHub