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Aircraft

Expert Opinion: OEM Covid Catch-up Remains Elusive

In the Covid aftermath, labor disputes compound labor shortages
illustration of workers
Aircraft

Textron Reverses Course, Plans Static Display at BACE

Company will bring a lineup of Citation jets to the NBAA-BACE static display
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Pulls Out of NBAA-BACE

Decision comes amidst a 5,000-worker strike
Textron on static at NBAA-BACE 2023
Training and Workforce

Textron Aviation Machinist Union Members On Strike

Workers reject package that includes 26% wage increase over four years
machinist
Safety

FAA Adopts AD on Tamarack Winglet Components

Directive mandates compliance with an April 2023 service bulletin
Tamarack
Avionics

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets
Garmin G5000 upgrade for Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers
Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude
Accidents

No Solid Clues Why Citation Didn’t Climb before Crash

Witness said the engines didn't sound normal on takeoff
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
U.S. Navy King Air T-54A Trainer
Accidents

NTSB Starts Probe of Citation II Fatal Accident in Texas

Witnesses said twinjet had trouble climbing before it hit a power line and crashed