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LUMINAIR places fleet order for nine Cessna Citation Latitudes via Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation says it has entered a purchase agreement with European private-jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jets. The order is intended to expand LUMINAIR’s charter operations across Europe, announced in the context of AERO Friedrichshafen.

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

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Textron Aviation makes Starlink high-speed connectivity an aftermarket option for Citation Ascend and 560XL (FAA/EASA certified)

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

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Bell reports early CV-22 nacelle rework results—75% fewer maintenance hours and >10% AFSOC readiness gains; USMC to expand V-22

2026-04-20T06:48:20.675987-07:00

Aviation Week

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation

2026-04-17T10:45:15.785400-07:00

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Textron Aviation makes Starlink high-speed connectivity an aftermarket option for Citation Ascend and 560XL (FAA/EASA certified) Textron Aviation is offering Starlink high-speed connectivity as an aftermarket upgrade for the Cessna Citation Ascend, citing strong customer demand and approvals from both the FAA and EASA. The company also says its Citation 560 XL fleet has received EASA certification for Starlink installation, expanding availability beyond the Ascend baseline.

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

Textron Aviation makes Starlink high-speed connectivity an aftermarket option for Citation Ascend and 560XL (FAA/EASA certified)

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LUMINAIR places fleet order for nine Cessna Citation Latitudes via Textron Aviation Textron Aviation says it has entered a purchase agreement with European private-jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jets. The order is intended to expand LUMINAIR’s charter operations across Europe, announced in the context of AERO Friedrichshafen.

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

LUMINAIR places fleet order for nine Cessna Citation Latitudes via Textron Aviation

Vertical Mag

Bell reports early CV-22 nacelle rework results—75% fewer maintenance hours and >10% AFSOC readiness gains; USMC to expand V-22 Bell Textron says its CV-22 Osprey Nacelle Improvement Program cut maintenance hours by 75% after more than 10,000 U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command flight hours, and lifted AFSOC fleet readiness by more than 10% since 2021. Separately, the US Marine Corps will fully replace nacelles across its Bell Boeing V-22 fleet as tiltrotor readiness and safety priorities expand.

2026-04-20T06:48:20.675987-07:00

Bell reports early CV-22 nacelle rework results—75% fewer maintenance hours and >10% AFSOC readiness gains; USMC to expand V-22

Aviation Week

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation Bell Textron Inc. has formed Bell Textron Ukraine and is preparing to open a dedicated office to serve as the hub for its future in-country activities. The company says the setup is intended to underpin longer-term cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry, including helicopter assembly and maintenance and repair support.

2026-04-17T10:45:15.785400-07:00

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS Textron Aviation will equip its Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD with Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and a Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). Dual EIS is now standard on all new Cessna piston aircraft, with entry into service targeted for late 2026 through early 2027.

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

Air Data News

Textron displays Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at Sea‑Air‑Space as part of U.S. Navy UJTS bid Textron Aviation Defense is exhibiting a Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at the Sea‑Air‑Space expo (April 20–22, National Harbor, MD) as part of its proposal for the U.S. Navy Graduate Jet Training System competition; the simulator incorporates features from Leonardo’s M‑346 family.

2026-04-08T13:58:28.701727-07:00

Textron displays Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at Sea‑Air‑Space as part of U.S. Navy UJTS bid

AeroTime

Belgium becomes first military customer for Textron Cessna C408 SkyCourier Belgium has signed a contract with Textron Aviation for five Cessna C408 SkyCourier twin‑turboprop transport aircraft, making the country the launch customer for the type in military service. The order is the SkyCourier's first defence sale and officially brings the model into the global military market.

2026-04-08T01:06:21.755397-07:00

Belgium becomes first military customer for Textron Cessna C408 SkyCourier

FlightGlobal

Bell completes first SPINE structural and power-system upgrades on USMC AH‑1Z and UH‑1Y H‑1 helicopters Bell has finished the first AH‑1Z Viper and UH‑1Y Venom H‑1 helicopters receiving full Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades — covering airframe structure and power‑delivery systems — and the initial pair have departed Amarillo to begin flight testing under the U.S. Marine Corps programme.

2026-03-17T22:39:06.474822-07:00

Bell completes first SPINE structural and power-system upgrades on USMC AH‑1Z and UH‑1Y H‑1 helicopters

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LUMINAIR places fleet order for nine Cessna Citation Latitudes via Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation makes Starlink high-speed connectivity an aftermarket option for Citation Ascend and 560XL (FAA/EASA certified)

Bell reports early CV-22 nacelle rework results—75% fewer maintenance hours and >10% AFSOC readiness gains; USMC to expand V-22

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation

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