Up Close with the Beechcraft M-346N
Beechcraft has unveiled the M-346N, a jet trainer designed for the U.S. Navy.
Beechcraft has unveiled the M-346N, a jet trainer designed for the U.S. Navy.
Textron Aviation will showcase three of its industry-leading products at the Singapore Airshow, including the Cessna Citation Latitude, Cessna CJ4 Gen2, and Beechcraft King Air 360. Representatives from Textron Aviation's Customer Support and Parts teams will also be present to highlight their support for owners and operators in the Asia Pacific region.
Textron Aviation led the industry in several major delivery categories, including total business jet deliveries, turbine aircraft deliveries, and turboprop deliveries. Cessna and Beechcraft brands continue to dominate midsize business jets and utility turboprops.
Textron Aviation Defense has announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N at its east campus in Wichita, Kansas, if awarded the U.S. Navy's UJTS contract.
Textron Aviation closed out 2025 with record revenue, driven by higher aircraft volume and parts/service work. The company shipped 49 business jets and delivered 43 commercial turboprops in the October-to-December quarter, ending the year with a $7.
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is organizing the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, inspired by Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. This monumental mission will transport hundreds of athletes and coaches to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota's Twin Cities, ensuring every champion arrives ready to compete regardless of financial or logistical barriers.
The National Business Aviation Association has signed on to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation Inc. The event will mobilize hundreds of volunteer pilots and aircraft to create the world's largest peacetime airlift, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Special Olympics athletes.
A Beechcraft 1900D operated on behalf of Colombia's state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote region of the country's northeast, killing all 15 people on board. The aircraft departed Camilo Daza International Airport shortly before noon and lost contact with air traffic control about 12 minutes into the flight.