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Textron Launches Gen3 Cessna Citation Jets with Innovative Avionics

Textron revealed its next-gen Cessna Citation M2, CJ3, and CJ4 jets at NBAA-BACE, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland and G3000 PRIME avionics. The CJ4 Gen3 has completed its maiden flight, indicating a leap forward in safety and technology, with service entry slated for 2026.

2024-10-21T05:03:21.332703-07:00

FlightGlobal

Textron Aviation Machinists Ratify 5-Year Contract, Ending Month-Long Strike

2024-10-20T14:21:42.013232-07:00

Aviation Today

Textron eAviation to Test Nexus eVTOL at Salina Regional Airport

2024-10-17T14:49:09.841028-07:00

kwch.com

Textron Aviation Offers Five-Year Contract Amid Machinists' Strike

2024-10-17T14:37:29.565280-07:00

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Textron Launches Gen3 Cessna Citation Jets with Innovative Avionics Textron revealed its next-gen Cessna Citation M2, CJ3, and CJ4 jets at NBAA-BACE, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland and G3000 PRIME avionics. The CJ4 Gen3 has completed its maiden flight, indicating a leap forward in safety and technology, with service entry slated for 2026.

2024-10-21T05:03:21.332703-07:00

Textron Launches Gen3 Cessna Citation Jets with Innovative Avionics

FlightGlobal

Textron Aviation Machinists Ratify 5-Year Contract, Ending Month-Long Strike IAM Local 774 members ratified a new five-year contract, securing a 31% wage increase over its duration. The strike, which began on September 23, affected nearly 5,000 machinists across three Wichita campuses, concludes as workers are set to resume duties on October 23.

2024-10-20T14:21:42.013232-07:00

Textron Aviation Machinists Ratify 5-Year Contract, Ending Month-Long Strike

Aviation Today

Textron eAviation to Test Nexus eVTOL at Salina Regional Airport Textron eAviation is set to commence flight testing of its full-scale Nexus eVTOL technology demonstrator at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas. This initiative marks a significant step in the development of the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft by Textron's Wichita-based subsidiary.

2024-10-17T14:49:09.841028-07:00

Textron eAviation to Test Nexus eVTOL at Salina Regional Airport

kwch.com

Textron Aviation Offers Five-Year Contract Amid Machinists' Strike Textron Aviation has submitted a revised contract proposal to IAM District 70, Local Lodge 774, amidst an ongoing strike. The new offer introduces a fifth year to the contract and incorporates an additional pay increase, addressing key concerns of the machinists union.

2024-10-17T14:37:29.565280-07:00

Textron Aviation Offers Five-Year Contract Amid Machinists' Strike

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Elliott Aviation Integrates Starlink in King Air 350 Elliott Aviation has successfully installed the Starlink connectivity system in the King Air 350, offering enhanced communication capabilities for business and general aviation users. This advancement represents a significant step in inflight connectivity solutions, facilitating seamless internet access for operators and passengers.

2024-10-17T09:58:15.908762-07:00

Elliott Aviation Integrates Starlink in King Air 350

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Bell Textron Engages Japanese Dealer for 505 Helicopter Distribution Bell Textron has expanded its network by appointing a Japanese dealer to handle the distribution of its 505 single-engine helicopters. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening its market presence in Japan, further enhancing its outreach in the region's general aviation sector.

2024-10-17T08:56:18.655635-07:00

Bell Textron Engages Japanese Dealer for 505 Helicopter Distribution

The War Zone

US Army Integrates V-280 Valor for Enhanced Air Assault Missions The V-280 Valor will enable the delivery of a Brigade Combat Team within one period of darkness, covering over 500 miles behind enemy lines. This integration marks a significant advance in the Army's Large-Scale, Long-Range Air Assault capabilities, facilitated by the FLRAA tiltrotor technology.

2024-10-15T15:32:58.044306-07:00

US Army Integrates V-280 Valor for Enhanced Air Assault Missions

Breaking Defense

Bell to Produce FLRAA Fuselage, Drops Spirit AeroSystems Ahead of Boeing Acquisition Bell has ceased sourcing fuselage components from Spirit AeroSystems, citing Boeing's pending acquisition of the troubled aerostructures firm. This strategic move aligns with Bell's production goals for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

2024-10-14T05:33:55.576826-07:00

Bell to Produce FLRAA Fuselage, Drops Spirit AeroSystems Ahead of Boeing Acquisition