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Civil Air Patrol has ordered 21 new Cessna piston aircraft from Textron Aviation to support search and rescue, disaster response, pilot training and youth programs across the United States. The order adds capacity to a volunteer organization whose aircraft support both emergency operations and aviation education.
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Civil Air Patrol has ordered 21 new Cessna piston aircraft from Textron Aviation to support search and rescue, disaster response, pilot training and youth programs across the United States. The order adds capacity to a volunteer organization whose aircraft support both emergency operations and aviation education.
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