Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2016 – With examples from his most recent book, The Wright Brothers, Pulitzer-prize winning author David McCullough will focus on “Lessons in Leadership” in a keynote address during the Opening General Session of the 2016 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Held in […]
WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2016) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today launched its Peace of Mind program, which is designed to create a simpler transition to new Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry leading ProParts […]
Nextant and Constant to Leverage Operational Expertise with 400A/XP/XTi Airframe New Program Offers Industry Best Value Proposition for Operators Announcement is First in Series of Planned Programs which will Capitalize on Relationship Between Nextant and Constant CLEVELAND, OHIO, August, 1, 2016 – Nextant Aerospace which produces the 400XTi – the world’s only remanufactured business jet, […]
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2016 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today marked the passing of Janice K. Barden, founder of Aviation Personnel International (API), who was well known for her many contributions to business aviation. “Jan Barden was a remarkable figure, and a tireless supporter of NBAA and the business aviation community,” said […]
Washington, DC, July 28, 2016 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is now 11,000 members strong, a milestone that reflects the value that association members place on NBAA’s efforts on their behalf. “The growth of an association’s membership is testimony to its value, so we are pleased to reach this important milestone,” said NBAA […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (July 27, 2016) – Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, yesterday announced an American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package option for the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture. The factory option includes a custom interior and paint scheme that will be available starting […]
Fleet of six Epic LT aircraft return to Oshkosh after visiting nine countries and 21 cities in 21 days July 26, 2016 — Bend, Ore. — Epic Aircraft, manufacturer of high performance, all carbon fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft, today completed its inaugural Epic Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating […]
Recent Trans-Atlantic Flight Is Super Mid-Size Aircraft’s Longest To Date SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 25, 2016 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the Gulfstream G280 recently completed the longest flight in its history. On July 5, a G280 flown and owned by David MacNeil, founder and CEO of automobile accessory manufacturer WeatherTech, flew 3,922 nautical […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (July 25, 2016) – Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today delivered a new Cessna Skyhawk 172 as part of an agreement recently signed with Kent State University. The multi-year agreement includes initial purchase of a new Skyhawk aircraft, product support, training and Kent State’s […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (July 25, 2016) – Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today debuted at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the company’s enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. The Cessna Turbo Stationair HD is now available […]