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NEWS: Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company, will operate the first Cessna SkyCourier based in Canada. View the full release at bit.ly/BravoSkyCourier. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #cessna #aviationnews
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Our newest twin utility turboprop, the #CessnaSkyCourier, has taken to the skies. Thanks to all of the Textron Aviation employees involved with this special program and today’s milestone. The latest on the @Cessna SkyCourier and today’s flight: bit.ly/3bJUB8Z
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Aircraft, Inc. has taken delivery of the first passenger unit of the @Cessna SkyCourier aircraft. The company offers luxury air service connecting Oahu to the island of Lāna’i. Learn more at bit.ly/PassengerSkyCourier. #FlyCessna #EBACE2023 #aviation
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We are thrilled to announce the first delivery of the @Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop to @FedEx Express. This is the first of 50 freighter aircraft that global logistics firm FedEx Express ordered as the SkyCourier’s launch customer. Learn more: bit.ly/3whHjwS
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Kamaka Air, an air cargo delivery service based in Hawaii, recently took delivery of a @Cessna SkyCourier! Members of our team joined representatives from Kamaka Air to welcome the new aircraft with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #aviation
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She’s a beauty! Watch the first flight of the Citation Longitude:
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The week is yours. Own it. ✈️ #MondayMotivation #aviation
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Aerus (@flyaerus), a new regional airline in Mexico, is launching its fleet with the purchase of two 19 passenger configured @Cessna SkyCourier aircraft and four Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft. Learn more at bit.ly/Aerus12-21. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation
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Introducing the @Cessna Citation Ascend. Whether flying for charter services, personal transportation or corporate flight departments, the Ascend leads the market in performance and cabin experience. Discover more at bit.ly/TheCitationAscend. #FlyCessna #EBACE #aviation
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Our newest single-engine turboprop, the @Beechcraft Denali, has taken to the skies. 🛫 Today’s landmark flight is a truly great moment for our employees, suppliers and customers. Read more about this legendary milestone ➡️ bit.ly/3HGc2Zo #FlyBeechcraft
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COMING SOON: Introducing significant enhancements to the iconic @Cessna single-engine high-wing piston lineup – the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD. Learn more at bit.ly/PistonNews. #FlyCessna #aviation #avgeek
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Denali Debut 🔥 Kicking off @EAA AirVenture with the world premiere of the @Beechcraft Denali turboprop. Visit us at Booth 78 and be one of the first to experience this high-performance champion. Learn more at bit.ly/DenaliDebut. #FlyBeechcraft #OSH23 #aviation
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Adventures are on the horizon 😍 #FlyBeechcraft #aviation #kingairnation
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We're celebrating the delivery of a @Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to the @TheYurokTribe's Condor Aviation! Learn more at bit.ly/YurokTribe. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #aviation
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Wherever the journey takes us, let's go together. #FlyCessna #aviation #avgeek
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The @Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop —passenger and freighter configurations— are now officially FAA certified! Thanks to our legendary Textron Aviation team, the next big thing in flight is ready for takeoff. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3JqvFW5 #FlyCessna #aviation
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#FanFriday w/ the King of the skies 👑 ❄️ Photos by Patrick Standel #FlyBeechcraft #beechcraft #avgeek #winter
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Discover adventure in the @Cessna Skylane ✈️ #FlyCessna #aviation #avgeek
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Taking off into the weekend! 👋 #FridayFeeling #aviation
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We're proud to announce @KSU_Salina has ordered 10 @Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft, which will expand their fleet of Skyhawk aircraft to 20. The aircraft will help support the university’s growing enrollment in its pilot training programs. Learn more: bit.ly/3BgtWya
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NEWS: @SurfAir has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 @Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced initial fleet order of up to 100 aircraft with options for 50 additional aircraft. Learn more: bit.ly/3PpyQkU
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The @Beechcraft King Air 360CER delivers stealth, endurance and cutting-edge technology to dominate the skies. Built for the toughest ISR and surveillance operations, it’s the aircraft you want on your side. See it in-person at the #ParisAirShow. #parisairshow #pas25
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When you work at the world’s leading general aviation company, the joy of flight is part of another day at the office. The Textron Aviation Employees Flying Club connects employees with flying lessons and aircraft rentals to help them share the thrill of aviation. #TxtAvLife
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We're proud to continue our longstanding partnership with @NetJets. Today at #NBAA18 we announced their order of 175 Citation Longitude and 150 Citation Hemisphere business jets, with the first Longitude jets delivering in 2019. Get the full details: bit.ly/2RRpsYP
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Less than a year after it was unveiled, the Citation Longitude has just successfully completed its first flight!
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To transcend the extraordinary, first you must ascend. Learn more about the newest member of the Citation family at cessna.com/ascend. #FlyCessna #aviation #bizjet
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We are honored to announce we have received an order from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) for one special mission @Cessna Citation Longitude and two special mission Cessna Citation Latitude jets. #FlyCessna #aviation
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The @Beechcraft King Air 360 is designed for comfort and built for adventure 🌅 #FlyBeechcraft #aviation #avgeek
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The @USArmy has awarded Textron Aviation with a contract for special missions @Cessna and @Beechcraft turboprops. The indefinite delivery and quantity contract allows up to $100 million over a five-year period. Learn more at bit.ly/USArmyNews. #FlyBeechcraft #FlyCessna
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ICYMI: Textron Aviation has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System contract by Naval Air Systems Command through a full and open competition. The contract award is for up to 64 @Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. Details: bit.ly/3Z1uOSL #FlyBeechcraft #aviation
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We've officially rolled out the 200th #CitationLatitude from our manufacturing facility in Wichita! Since entering service in 2015, the Latitude fleet has amassed more than 150,000 flight hours. Thank you to the Latitude team for bringing this incredible aircraft to life!
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4️⃣ 0️⃣ years strong 💪 We're celebrating four decades of the Cessna Caravan 🎉 This rugged, single-engine turboprop is one of the most versatile aircraft in the industry. Learn more at ➡️ bit.ly/Caravan40. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #cessna
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ANNOUNCEMENT: @Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprops will now be equipped with an electrically driven air conditioning system that will cool the cabin while on the ground and in flight. Learn more at bit.ly/KingAirCooling. #FlyBeechcraft #aviation
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We're pleased to announce we have been awarded a contract by AvMet International LLC for one @Beechcraft King Air 360CHW and four King Air 260 aircraft. Learn more: bit.ly/44IYnM5 #FlyBeechcraft #aviation
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The @Cessna SkyCourier has been awarded type certification by the Australia Certification & Accreditation Service Agency (ACASA). Learn more at bit.ly/SkyCourier0507. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation
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Congratulations to @PhoenixEast on receiving six new @Cessna Skyhawks! We can't wait to see future pilots take to the skies ✈️ #FlyCessna #Aviation
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The journey is the destination. ✈️: @Cessna SkyCourier #FlyCessna #MondayMotivation #aviation
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We've successfully mated the wings to the fuselage of the first #CessnaSkyCourier twin utility turboprop prototype aircraft, a key milestone in the development of the clean-sheet aircraft. Learn more and view more photos: bit.ly/2PCSSL1
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Textron Aviation Special Missions @Cessna Grand Caravans acquired to aid in Horn of Africa security. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/GCaravans. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation
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We have completed initial wind tunnel testing on the new twin-engine @Cessna SkyCourier turboprop! Learn how the results from the tests will help finalize the aircraft design → bit.ly/2FQa3EQ
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Congratulations to @GE_Aerospace on achieving Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Catalyst turboprop engine. 🎊 Certification of the engine, equipped with a McCauley propeller is an important milestone for the @Beechcraft Denali program.
📰 News 📰 The Catalyst engine has achieved FAA certification! The certification marks a significant milestone for this program, paving the way for its entry into service. The Catalyst will bring a transformative change to this segment, offering greater efficiency, enhanced performance, and improved fuel consumption. Congratulations to all the @AvioAero and #GEAerospace teams who have worked to develop, design, assemble, and test this turboprop engine. Read the release ➡ bit.ly/4bo1fT8 #Catalyst #aviation
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The @Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours and we're ready for more 😎 Come see the Caravan and celebrate with us this week at the @SunnFunFlyIn! Learn more at bit.ly/Caravan25M. #FlyCessna #SunNFun #cessna
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No destination is out of reach with the @Beechcraft Bonanza 😎 #FlyBeechcraft #MondayMotivation #aviation
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The @Cessna Citation Longitude has successfully circumnavigated the globe: 31,000 nautical miles in 31 days! Learn more about the Longitude’s commanding performance and impressive reliability → bit.ly/2DiNB1H
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We successfully completed initial ground engine tests on the Citation Longitude, moving closer to first flight!
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NEWS: We are proud to announce many @Cessna piston-powered aircraft are now approved to utilize a more environmentally friendly aviation gasoline (AvGas). Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Gh4WtT #FlyCessna #aviation
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1️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ Citation Longitudes 🎉 We recently delivered the 100th flagship @Cessna Citation Longitude business jet. Learn more at bit.ly/Longitude100. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #cessna #bizjet
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Did you learn to fly in a 172? This month, we're celebrating 70 years of the legendary @Cessna 172 Skyhawk. We look forward to welcoming future generations to join us in the sky ☀️ Learn more at bit.ly/Skyhawk70Years. #cessnaskyhawk #cessna172
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Did you hear the news? Last week at EBACE we announced the delivery of the first passenger unit of the @Cessna SkyCourier large-utility turboprop. Learn more at bit.ly/PassengerSkyCourier. #FlyCessna #aviation #avgeek
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We’re committed to creating opportunities and resources that prepare our world-class workforce to thrive in an ever-evolving advanced manufacturing industry. #PledgeToAmericasWorkers
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Who's ready for @SunnFunFlyIn? 😎 Visit us at Booths 1-4 to explore the @Cessna, @Beechcraft and @pipistrelEU aircraft and a @BellFlight helicopter. See the full aircraft lineup at txtav.com/events/sunnfun ✈️ #OneTxtAvTeam #SNF23 #FlyCessna #FlyBeechcraft #aviation #avgeek
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NEWS: A special mission @Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft has been delivered to the Belize Ministry of National Defense and Border Security. Learn more at bit.ly/BMCaravan. #OneTxtAvTeam #FlyCessna #aviationnews
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NEWS: We recently delivered a new @Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian turboprop to Malaysian property developer, Ikhasas Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary company Oriental Sky Sdn Bhd. Learn more: bit.ly/3I13fTo #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation
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We are proud to announce Textron Aviation Special Missions has delivered a @Beechcraft King Air 250 aircraft to Atlas Air Service AG of Germany. The aircraft has entered into law enforcement service with the Polizei Hessen (Hessen Police). #FlyBeechcraft #aviation
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Springtime with the @Cessna Skylane 🌈 #FlyCessna #aviation #avgeek
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Today we're proud to celebrate the role of our skilled @Cessna and @Beechcraft manufacturers in the success of our industry, and we remain dedicated to inspiring the next generation of manufacturers, makers and builders. #NationalManufacturingDay #TxtAvLife #Manufacturing
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To those who are serving or have served, we are extremely grateful. Happy Veterans Day! #VeteransDay
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Happy Birthday, @CityofWichita. Almost a century after Walter Beech and Clyde Cessna established aviation in ICT, we still call this great city home. We're proud to celebrate 150 years of Wichita history and growth with our neighbors and colleagues. #CelebrateWichita150
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The future is HERE 🔥 Today we announced the entry into service of the enhanced @Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft! Get all the details at bit.ly/PistonsAtSNF. #FlyCessna #SunNFun #cessna
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The @Cessna #CitationLongitude is now certified, with customer deliveries beginning soon. Read the latest on today’s announcement: bit.ly/2l0wSgE #ExperienceLongitude #BusinessAviation
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Join Stephanie (AKA jetgirlstephanie on Instagram) for an inside look at @Cessna and @Beechcraft aircraft at @EAA AirVenture! #FlyCessna #FlyBeechcraft #OSH23 #pilot
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#NBAA2024: Introducing the next generation of @Cessna Citation business jets — the Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3. Discover the Citation Gen3 aircraft at bit.ly/Gen3News. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation #nbaa #aviationnews
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Join the Textron Aviation Special Missions team this week at the @DubaiAirshow. Ask our personnel at Chalet A47/A48 how @Cessna and @Beechcraft aircraft are leading the way in medevac, search and rescue and other important missions in the region. #OneTxtAvTeam #DAS23
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Today, we celebrate delivery of the 100th @Beechcraft King Air 360 to the @cbccusa. We take pride in providing aircraft solutions for our customers with the latest in aviation technology. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/100KingAir360 #FlyBeechcraft #NBAA2023 #beechcraft #aviation
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The @Beechcraft Denali advances certification plans with successful avionics testing.  The clean-sheet aircraft recently completed the first on-aircraft certification ground and flight testing of the avionics systems. Learn more at bit.ly/Denali0506. #FlyBeechcraft
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#FIA2024 NEWS: Our new @Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft is making its show and European debut this week at the @FIAFarnborough International Airshow from July 22-26, Stand A031. Learn more at bit.ly/TxtAv0722. #FlyBeechcraft
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NEWS: We recently announced a purchase agreement for the first @Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia to regional airline Hinterland Aviation. The aircraft is expected to deliver in 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/3OOJmCT #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation
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Textron Aviation Special Missions recently delivered four new @Cessna 172S Skyhawk flight trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navy. The Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer. Learn more: bit.ly/3uRDM9A #FlyCessna #aviation
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It's day 4 of the @SunnFunFlyIn! Be one of the first to see the enhanced @Cessna piston aircraft like the T206 and talk with our expert team 🤩 #FlyCessna #SunNFun #SNF #SNF24 #cessna #aviation #avgeek #piston
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Proud to join our community partners making an impact: This week we began production of plastic face shields and cloth face masks to provide to the medical community, first responders and employees. The shields were tested in collaboration with @WichitaState. #TxtAvLife
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The numbers are officially in: In 2019, Textron Aviation led overall business jet deliveries to customers and operators around the world, and for the 4th straight year, the #CitationLatitude was the most-delivered midsize jet. The latest from #GAMASOTI: bit.ly/3bTNvQA
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NEWS: A @USArmy special-missions equipped @Beechcraft King Air 300 has surpassed a significant 50,000 flight hours milestone! Learn more: bit.ly/3gPyFPN #FlyBeechcraft
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According to an annual report by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Textron Aviation delivered more jets, business & utility turboprops and single-engine piston aircraft to customers in 2023 than any other manufacturer. Learn more: bit.ly/42LJY1A #aviation
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We are thrilled to announce an order for up to 30 @Cessna Citation CJ3+ jets with @flyExclusive_, a leading provider of premium private jet experiences. Learn more: bit.ly/3j9bzUr #FlyCessna #aviation
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On this day in 1947, the U.S. Air Force was formed. We’re proud to support the men and women who have served and continue to serve. #AFbday
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"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King Jr. ✈️: @Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 #FlyCessna #MondayMotivation #mlkday
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Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the @CivilAirPatrol for 17 Cessna piston engine aircraft. They join a fleet of nearly 550 @Cessna aircraft. In FY19, the CAP saved 117 lives and flew nearly 96,000 hours in their Cessna fleet. The latest: bit.ly/2AR7YaR
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Introducing the Cessna SkyCourier, our new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop! #Innovation #bizav 📰 bit.ly/2AcsRv8
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Flying is better with a friend 😄 ✈️: @Beechcraft Baron and @Cessna Stationair #FlyCessna #FlyBeechcraft #avgeek
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The @Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 offers comfort in both the cabin and cockpit ✨ Watch Marc's full video at bit.ly/4asC40M. #FlyCessna #cessna #pilot #bizjet
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We delivered more aircraft to customers worldwide than any other manufacturer in 2021, leading the @GAManufacturers EOY shipment and billings report. The distinction is an honor and a testament to the trust of customers flying @Cessna and @Beechcraft aircraft around the world.
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To all pilots, thank you for making adventure possible. We appreciate you! #WorldPilotsDay 👩‍✈️ 👨🏿‍✈️ ✈️ 📷: SarahMaura Cantor, Textron Aviation Regional Sales Director and licensed pilot
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Textron Aviation aircraft are modifiable to fit the mission. The @Cessna Grand Caravan EX and the @Beechcraft King Air 360 provide high performance, configurable solutions to the unique challenges of special missions operations. #OneTxtAvTeam
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This month, we celebrate the 45th anniversary of our first @Cessna Citation delivery! Read more: bit.ly/2jvVGq5
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#NBAA2024: Citation CJ4 Gen3 First Flight 🛫 We are thrilled to share that the First Flight of the @Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took place in early October. Watch the First Flight at bit.ly/CJ4Gen3Proto. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation #nbaa #aviationnews
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We're looking forward to celebrating @Beechcraft at the @KingAirNation Gathering this week. #FlyBeechcraft #KingAirGathering #KingAirNation #avgeek
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Last week, we delivered our 5000th light jet! Thank you to our loyal customers for helping us reach this milestone! bit.ly/2dzkXR5
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The freedom to fly on your own terms has never been more important. Today, a different sky awaits. Find out more: adifferentskyawaits.com
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NEWS: The @Cessna Citation Ascend test program continues as second flight test article successfully takes flight. Learn more at bit.ly/AscendUpdate0613. #FlyCessna #cessna #aviation #bizjet
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Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning has signed on as honorary chair of the 2022 @SpecialOlympics Airlift! The Airlift will transport thousands of athletes and coaches from across the country to the June 2022 USA Games in Orlando. Learn more: bit.ly/3pPy9El #SOA2022
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The @Beechcraft M-346N offers a complete solution for training the next generation of Navy and Marine Corps aviators. Learn more at bit.ly/News_072825. #beechcraft
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Was it love at first flight? Through the employee flying club, Nathan now has his private pilot’s license and Jessica is working toward her first solo flight. Together, they explore the world. Learn more at bit.ly/TxtAvLoveAtFirstFligh…. 🗺️ 💗 #OneTxtAvTeam #aviation #valentinesday
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Golden hour glow ✨ ✈️: @Cessna Citation Latitude #FlyCessna #aviation #jetplane
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Congratulations, @KyleBusch and @KBMTeam, on last weekend's victory at the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series!
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We take #TurbopropTuesday seriously around here 💪 #FlyCessna #FlyBeechcraft
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