JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Textron Aviation Sees 21% Jump in Citation Deliveries

October 29, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Textron Aviation delivered 51 Cessna Citations in Q3, up 21%.
Revenue rose 14% to $1.7 billion.
Commercial turboprop deliveries fell to 32 from 39.
Backlog stood at $8 billion as of September 30.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

Textron Aviation's delivery growth may indicate a strong demand for business jets, which could benefit the company's market position. The increase in revenue suggests a positive trend for the company, which could be driven by its investments in added aircraft capabilities and high demand for flying hours.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Third Quarter Revenue Rises 14 Percent to $1.7 Billion

Textron Aviation reported a 21% increase in Cessna Citation deliveries in the third quarter, with 51 jets handed over to customers. Revenue rose 14% to $1.7 billion, driven by higher aircraft sales and aftermarket parts and services. The company’s backlog stood at $8 billion as of September 30. According to Aviation International News, Textron Aviation’s CEO Lisa Atherton attributed the demand to investments in added aircraft capabilities and high demand for flying hours.

Source | Originally Published: October 29, 2026

Companies Mentioned