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    Textron Aviation Expands Service Offerings To Include Cessna Citation 560XL Series Landing Gear Repair Process
    Posted On: August 6, 2024
    The new service supports Textron Aviation’s efforts to reduce and reuse by allowing customers to repair parts and utilize exchanges and rentals. ...
    Textron Aviation Delivers 1st Cessna SkyCourier Combi, Providing Even More Flexibility & Versatility To The Twin-Engine Turboprop
    Posted On: July 16, 2024
    The Combi interior configuration lets Cessna SkyCourier operators accommodate passengers and cargo at the same time for greater operational flexibility. ...
    Textron Aviation Expands Presence In Australia & Announces Name Change Of Premiair Aviation Maintenance
    Posted On: June 27, 2024
    Textron Aviation is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernize facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker parts availability in the region. ...
    Textron Aviation Unveils New Hiring & Learning Center To Prepare The Workforce Of Today & Tomorrow
    Posted On: June 19, 2023
    “Our commitment to investing in our employees is unwavering, and the establishment of the Hiring and Learning Center is just the latest example of how we are advancing our focus on growing a world-class workforce,” says Textron’s Maggie Topping. ...
    Textron Aviation Breaks Ground On Distribution Center Expansion
    Posted On: October 28, 2022
    “We remain dedicated to our customers beyond their delivery, we support them throughout the life of their aircraft,” said Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper. ...
    Textron Aviation’s Premiair Aviation Centres Now Approved To Service & Support All In-Country Beechcraft, Cessna & Hawker Turbine Aircraft
    Posted On: May 11, 2021
    The manufacturer notes that CASA’s approval also covers non-type-rated piston and turbine aircraft weighing less than 5,700 kg and piston and turbine engine helicopters weighing in at less than 3,175 kg. ...
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    Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10
    Posted 14/07/2026
    Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its flight training aircraft lineup with the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. ...
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    Dassault Aviation Completes Maiden Flight Of Falcon 10X Business Jet
    Posted 6/07/2026
    Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X, designed to be the largest dedicated business jet in service, recently moved a step closer to certification after completing its maiden flight in France. ...
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    Supply Constraints Remain in Pre-Owned Aircraft Market as Inventory Levels Continue to Decline
    Posted 6/07/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global aviation market reports show continued year-over-year inventory decreases across several used aircraft categories in June. ...
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    Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 In Asia, Marking A Key Milestone For Ultra-Long-Range Aviation In The Region
    Posted 23/06/2026
    With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles, and access to 30% more airports than its closest rival, the Global 8000 sets a new benchmark for performance, flexibility, and productivity in business aviation. ...
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    Bombardier & Elie Saab Unveil ‘Haute Couture’ Cabin Design For Global 8000 Business Jet
    Posted 11/06/2026
    Bombardier and Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab have introduced a bespoke “haute couture of aviation” cabin design for the ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet. ...
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    Utility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide
    Posted 9/06/2026
    Two brand-new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft have been sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). ...
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Values Post Marginal Changes in May
    Posted 4/06/2026
    New Sandhills Global aviation market reports show pre-owned aircraft asking prices changed little in May. ...
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    Purchase Agreement Will Give Platoon Aviation Europe’s Largest Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet
    Posted 1/06/2026
    Textron Aviation has announced it will sell multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets to Platoon Aviation, a private jet charter operator based in Hamburg, Germany. ...
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    Looking Beyond The Purchase Price In Helicopter Ownership
    Posted 13/05/2026
    Ongoing maintenance, compliance, and operational coordination introduce a level of variability that is not always fully visible upfront—HeliShare can help. ...
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    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted 12/05/2026
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from 21 to 23 May at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...
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