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Textron Aviation STC Enables All-Garmin Avionics Upgrades for Early CitationJets

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A new supplemental type certificate gives owners of Textron Aviation’s earliest CitationJet aircraft a path to modernize their cockpits with an all-Garmin avionics suite. The approval expands upgrade options for operators seeking to bring legacy business jets’ avionics systems up to current standards.

Discovered 2026-09-22T10:07:09.233265-07:00 | 2026-09-22T10:07:09.233265-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The STC creates a certified avionics-modernization path for operators of early CitationJet aircraft.
  • An all-Garmin upgrade can help extend the operational relevance of legacy business jets while supporting continued fleet use.
  • The approval adds another option for business aviation operators evaluating cockpit upgrades instead of aircraft replacement.

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Aviation Week Flying Magazine
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2026-09-22T10:07:09.233265-07:00
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2026-09-22T11:21:15.661759-07:00
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