Textron Aviation Closes Long-Running Piston Aircraft Line

Textron Aviation has confirmed it will end production of the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 after nearly eight decades of continuous manufacturing. The company cited low shipments for both models in recent years as a factor in the decision. Textron is shifting its focus towards new products, including the single-engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali. According to AeroTime, this move reflects broader shifts in the general aviation piston market, with many buyers gravitating towards composite airframes and lower-cost operating profiles.