Textron Aviation Expands Wichita Operations for U.S. Navy Jet Training

Textron Aviation Defense announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita, Kansas, if awarded the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System contract. The company’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive training system solution from the American heartland underscores its growing role in the aerospace industry. This decision was made at an event attended by local officials and representatives from the offices of Senator Moran, Senator Marshall, and Congressman Estes. The announcement was first reported by Cessna (Textron Aviation).