• Textron Aviation Defense will assemble the Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita if awarded the UJTS contract.
• The program is expected to create 100 direct manufacturing jobs in Wichita.
• The Beechcraft M-346N is a twin-engine, tandem-seat aircraft with advanced safety features.
• The U.S. Navy has issued several Requests for Information ahead of an anticipated Request for Proposals for the UJTS program.

This investment may signal Textron Aviation's commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy's training needs and could enhance the company's position in the military aviation market. The selection of Wichita as the assembly site suggests a focus on local workforce development and may indicate a broader trend of investing in regional manufacturing capacity. The UJTS program's emphasis on advanced training capabilities may also suggest a shift towards more sophisticated aviation technologies.