Textron Aviation Enhances Cessna Piston Lineup with Advanced Avionics
Textron Aviation has announced a suite of new enhancements for its Cessna piston lineup, including the Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics upgrade and the Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). These updates aim to simplify operations, improve situational awareness, and deliver a more modern and intuitive flying experience. The Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skylane, and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD will all feature these enhancements, with aircraft expected to enter service beginning in late 2026 through early 2027. This development was announced by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company.