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LUMINAIR signs to acquire nine Cessna Citation Latitude jets for Europe charter operations

Textron Aviation says it has entered a purchase agreement with European private-aviation operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitudes. The announcement was made at AERO Friedrichshafen and positions the midsize Latitude fleet as new lift capacity for charter flights across Europe.

2026-04-21T08:19:36.931110-07:00

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Textron Aviation wins FAA/EASA clearance to install Starlink on Citation Ascend and Cessna Citation 560 XL; aftermarket upgrade

2026-04-21T08:52:08.985394-07:00

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Bell signs agreements for three Bell 429 VIP helicopters in the U.K. and Estonia, expanding corporate rotorcraft presence

2026-04-22T06:05:32.206405-07:00

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Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

2026-04-23T14:24:41.375938-07:00

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Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities Spirit AeroSystems is temporarily suspending Boeing-related work in some of its facilities, while stating that military programs, non-Boeing work and other activities will continue. The move highlights ongoing production allocation and continuity planning across aerostructures as Boeing’s commercial output remains a key customer focus.

2026-04-23T14:24:41.375938-07:00

Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

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Textron Aviation to furlough up to 7,000 employees Textron Aviation says a furlough affecting as many as 7,000 employees is in the offing, signaling near-term workforce cost pressure despite continued demand for business aircraft. The move underscores how production and labor planning are being reshaped by constraints across supply chain and margins.

2026-04-23T14:24:40.655176-07:00

Textron Aviation to furlough up to 7,000 employees

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Honeywell to ramp F124 turbofan production for Textron’s Beechcraft M-346N bid in US Navy UJTS competition Honeywell will expand production of its F124 turbofan to support Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft M-346N light fighter bid for the US Navy Graduate Jet Training System (UJTS) tender. The M-346N uses two F124 engines, making supply scaling a key prerequisite ahead of trainer evaluations.

2026-04-23T09:36:28.941017-07:00

Honeywell to ramp F124 turbofan production for Textron’s Beechcraft M-346N bid in US Navy UJTS competition

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Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft Textron Aviation has announced two new commercial agreements covering light-jet Cessna Citation aircraft and Cessna Skyhawk training airplanes, with deal activity centered on Europe. The announcements underscore Textron’s continued push to supply both business-jet and training fleets.

2026-04-23T09:07:16.099986-07:00

Textron Aviation signs new European contracts for Cessna Citation jets and Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft

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Textron/Bell turns to Australia after Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack-helo criticism Bell Helicopter international military sales vice president Richard Harris says the company is “keen to pitch” in Australia following reported criticism of Airbus Helicopters’ Tiger attack helicopter. The comments underscore Bell’s intent to convert reputational pressure into new rotary-wing sales opportunities in the Australian defense market.

2026-04-23T07:50:37.705253-07:00

Textron/Bell turns to Australia after Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack-helo criticism

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Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany Textron is expanding its European parts and distribution center in Düsseldorf, adding 1,000 sq m this year to support regional inventory and fulfillment. Separately, Safran inaugurated a new German facility focused on helicopter engine maintenance, positioning the company to better serve the European market.

2026-04-22T10:50:05.157855-07:00

Textron and Safran expand European distribution and helicopter engine maintenance footprint in Düsseldorf and Germany

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Bell signs agreements for three Bell 429 VIP helicopters in the U.K. and Estonia, expanding corporate rotorcraft presence Bell Textron has signed purchase agreements for three Bell 429s configured for VIP operators, with deliveries tied to customers in the U.K. and Estonia. The Bell 429, a twin-engine light helicopter for up to seven passengers, is marketed for corporate travel and business-aviation missions.

2026-04-22T06:05:32.206405-07:00

Bell signs agreements for three Bell 429 VIP helicopters in the U.K. and Estonia, expanding corporate rotorcraft presence

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Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour Textron Aviation’s latest midsize jet and Ascend Jets are slated to appear at Aero Friedrichshafen during the show starting April 22, 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen, alongside the Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen. The debut follows a Europe-focused demonstration tour for the aircraft.

2026-04-21T22:07:18.554231-07:00

Cessna Citation Longitude and Ascend jets to debut at AERO Friedrichshafen as Textron runs a Europe demonstration tour

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LUMINAIR signs to acquire nine Cessna Citation Latitude jets for Europe charter operations

Textron Aviation wins FAA/EASA clearance to install Starlink on Citation Ascend and Cessna Citation 560 XL; aftermarket upgrade

Bell signs agreements for three Bell 429 VIP helicopters in the U.K. and Estonia, expanding corporate rotorcraft presence

Spirit AeroSystems temporarily pauses Boeing work at select facilities

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