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• Satu Dahl
FlightPath3D has extended its exclusive agreement with Textron Aviation, continuing a long-running partnership tied to Cessna Citation business jets. The announcement signals continuity in the companies’ relationship, though the available details do not specify the agreement’s duration or operational scope.
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FlightPath3D has extended its exclusive agreement with Textron Aviation, continuing a long-running partnership tied to Cessna Citation business jets. The announcement signals continuity in the companies’ relationship, though the available details do not specify the agreement’s duration or operational scope.
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.
TRU Simulation is developing a virtual-reality simulator for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, with a two-seat configuration intended to support both single- and multi-crew training. The announcement provides no further details on development timing, customer availability or the device’s capabilities.
Textron Aviation says its three Cessna Citation Gen3 jets equipped with Garmin Autoland remain on track to enter service in 2027. The update signals continued progress toward certification and commercial introduction across the Gen3 lineup.
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SyberJet unveiled an SJ36 mockup and its SyberVision avionics at NBAA-BACE 2026, opening reservations for the light jet; the company targets first deliveries in 2032, with SJ34 deliveries scheduled for 2029. Separately, Textron Aviation rolled out the first production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, which could enter service next year.
The US Navy has awarded Bell Boeing a $90.8 million contract to redesign the V-22’s flight control system. The tiltrotor is operated by the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force; the contract places a defined engineering effort on a platform shared across three US military services.
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Textron Aviation says its Citation CJ4, CJ3 and M2 Gen3 light jets have logged more than 1,220 flight-test hours, with FAA certification targeted for 2027; an earlier report put the CJ4 Gen3 target at 2026. Gulfstream is expanding G300 and G400 flight testing, including an outfitted G400, while SyberJet plans to debut its SJ36.
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