Cessna (Textron Aviation)
In 2025, Textron Aviation (the parent company of Cessna and Beechcraft) focused on refreshing its legendary Citation lineup and clearing the final hurdles for its clean-sheet turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali.
The year was defined by a strong recovery from 2024 labor disruptions and a record-breaking financial backlog.
The "Ascend" to Entry into Service
The standout story of 2025 was the **Cessna Citation Ascend.
Certification: After a rigorous flight test program exceeding 1,000 hours, the Ascend received FAA Type Certification in November 2025.
First Delivery: The first retail customer took delivery on December 30, 2025, officially bringing the jet into service.
Key Features: As the latest evolution of the 560XL series, it introduced a flat floor, larger windows, and standard autothrottles via the Garmin G5000 suite.
Beechcraft Denali Progress
While the Beechcraft Denali's entry into service was pushed to 2026, the program achieved critical milestones in 2025:
Engine Certification: The GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, the first clean-sheet turboprop in its class in decades, received FAA certification in February 2025.
Public Debut: The aircraft made its highly anticipated show debut at Sun 'n Fun in April 2025.
Safety Tech: Textron announced that the Garmin Emergency Autoland system would be a standard feature on the Denali, significantly increasing its appeal to owner-pilots.
Financial and Market Performance
Textron Aviation led the broader Textron Inc. portfolio with surging revenues and a massive order book.
Record Backlog: The aviation backlog remained robust at $7.7 billion by late 2025, driven by steady demand for the Citation Latitude and Longitude.
Delivery Volumes: In Q3 2025 alone, the company delivered 42 jets and 39 commercial turboprops, showing a significant bounce-back in production cadence compared to the strike-impacted quarters of 2024.
Revenue Growth: Revenue for the aviation segment grew by approximately 10% year-over-year, reaching $1.48 billion in the third quarter.
Innovation and Sustainability
The "Gen3" Citations: In late 2025, Textron announced the certification of the CJ3 Gen2 and added Garmin Autothrottles to the M2 Gen2, ensuring its light jet family remains the most technologically advanced in its class.
Sustainable Operations: Textron Aviation met its 2025 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% across its facilities. It also launched the SustainableAdvantage program, allowing Cessna and Beechcraft owners to easily offset their carbon footprints.
eAviation: The eAviation segment (including Pipistrel) successfully completed the first hover flight of the Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric VTOL, signaling Textron's long-term commitment to electric flight.
Jan. 1. 2026
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has announced the first order of its best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude in Argentina. The aircraft, which continues to grow in popularity, was ordered by longtime Citation customer, Jet Clipper S.A., a charter operator in Argentina also covering Uruguay and Paraguay; it is expected to be delivered in 2026.
Oct 14, 2025
Connectivity as versatile as the aircraft, Starlink high-speed internet now available for Cessna Caravan
July 8, 2025
New Data Monitoring Service Option Now Available for Cessna Citation and Cessna SkyCourier Customers
June 2, 2025
Textron Aviation raises the bar for workforce development with state-of-the-art Career and Learning Center
Apr 23, 2025
Cessna SkyCourier achieves Canada type certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America
Dec 17, 2024
Textron Aviation's Mesa Service Center is celebrating 15 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in Arizona and beyond. Situated at Phoenix Gateway Airport, the service center offers a full range of quality services including maintenance, modifications and interior upgrades to customers in the southwestern region.
Dec 11, 2024
Textron Aviation is upgrading the flight decks of its Citation CJ4, CJ3 and M2 business jets.
Oct. 30, 2024
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Sep 16, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION DELIVERS FIRST CESSNA SKYCOURIER COMBI, PROVIDING EVEN MORE FLEXIBILITY AND VERSATILITY TO THE TWIN-ENGINE UTILITY TURBOPROP
The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air, an Alaskan-based Part 135 operator serving passenger, cargo and charter needs throughout Alaska. Everts also operates Part 121, providing cargo and on-demand charter throughout North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean Islands.
July 9, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION EXPANDS PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA TO MODERNIZE FACILITIES AND INCREASE PARTS IN REGION, ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE OF PREMIAIR AVIATION MAINTENANCE
June 12, 2024
Textron Aviation is celebrating World Pilots’ Day. The day is recognized annually on April 26 and celebrates the many contributions pilots have made in safely transporting millions of people around the world.
Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper recently took a flight in a Beechcraft T-6 military trainer.
Apr 26, 2024
Textron Aviation's commitment to sustainability has been recognized once again as its global service network received recertification as a Green Aviation Business from the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). This recognition is part of NATA's Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses program, which encourages environmental sustainability within the industry.
Apr 15, 2024
Textron Aviation announced the legendary Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, reinforcing the Caravan as the most produced single-engine utility turboprop of all time.
Apr 10, 2024
CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX AMPHIBIAN EXTENDS REACH IN SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH DELIVERY IN MALAYSIA
Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of a new Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian turboprop to Malaysian property developer, Ikhasas Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary company Oriental Sky Sdn Bhd.
The aircraft, to be managed and operated by local charter operator Systematic Aviation Services (SAS), will be used for passenger transport between the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and a new waterfront resort on Perhentian islands, off the northern east coast of Malaysia.
Feb 17, 2024
Legends Never Stop
Feb 23, 2023
DESIGNING FOR CUSTOMERS: SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER ALLISON PLACZEK CREATES TIMELESS LOOKS
Aug 3, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION DELIVERS 8,000TH CESSNA CITATION BUSINESS JET
“A milestone like this wouldn’t be possible without all the owners and operators who love to fly our aircraft and trust the reliability and versatility of our Citation products. With more than 41 million flight hours across the globe, our customers continue to make Citation jets their aircraft of choice,” said Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper. “I also want to thank our extraordinary workforce. Each and every one of you played a part in reaching the 8,000th Citation delivery.”
Feb. 15, 2022
Textron aviation rolls out first production Cessna Skycourier larger-utility turboprop, highlights innovations in manufacturing and serviceablility.
Textron Aviation today announced the rollout of the first production unit of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita. The new, clean-sheet design has allowed for the incorporation of the latest state-of-the-art assembly and fabrication processes and techniques into the manufacturing of the aircraft.
Feb. 4, 2022