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Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles has entered service after FAA certification in October 2025. The M2 Gen2 adds Garmin Autothrottle protections and single‑pilot capability while retaining a maximum cruise speed of 404 knots, range of 1,550 nm, and a climb to 41,000 ft in 24 minutes. Cabin and cockpit upgrades include premium interiors, added co‑pilot legroom, wireless charging, USB‑A/C and optional folding seat. Textron highlights global Aftermarket support with 20 service centers, 21 ASFs, 80+ MSUs and expanded parts distribution.

Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 entered into service on January 8, 2026, with launch customers taking delivery after FAA certification in October 2025. Key Gen2 upgrades include Garmin autothrottle, Garmin G3000 avionics, an extra 4.5 inches of pilot legroom, a fully customizable cabin for up to 10 occupants, and an externally serviceable lavatory. The jet offers a maximum range of 2,040 nm and a maximum payload of 2,135 lbs. Textron highlights global aftermarket support with 20 company service centers, 21 authorized service facilities, >80 mobile service units, seven parts distribution centers, 17 stockrooms and online ordering for >150,000 part numbers.

Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced that Prent Corporation will serve as Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift arrivals, becoming the first aircraft to land at St. Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field on June 19, 2026.

The designation kicks off the nationwide mission to transport athletes and coaches to the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, mobilizing volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft, pilots, and crews. Since 1987 the Airlift has transported more than 10,000 athletes and coaches. Textron Aviation is calling for additional aircraft owners to join as Doves on June 19 and June 27, 2026.

Textron (NYSE: TXT) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss results and outlook.

Investors can listen via webcast at www.textron.com or by phone: (888) 596-4144 (U.S.) or (646) 968-2525 (outside U.S.) using Access Code 6969175. A recorded playback will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on January 28, 2026 by dialing (800) 770-2030 with the same access code.

Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced that the Cessna Citation Ascend entered service with first retail delivery on December 30, 2025 after receiving FAA type certification in November 2025. The midsize jet features a new Garmin G5000 cockpit, autothrottle, three 14-inch displays, advanced weather and datalink options, and Pratt & Whitney PW545D engines. Key performance figures include 441 ktas max speed, 1,940 nm four-passenger range and 900 lb full-fuel payload. The cabin seats up to 12 passengers, offers ~15% larger windows, flat-floor layout, and standard GoGo Avance L3 Max Wi‑Fi. Aftermarket support includes 20 service centers, 7 distribution centers, and multi-year warranties for airframe, engines and Garmin avionics.

Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier freighter into Mexico to cargo provider FlexCoah for use by its aviation subsidiary, Altair, on December 22, 2025.

The aircraft will expand FlexCoah’s air freight capabilities, join its existing Cessna Caravan fleet, and support long‑haul and local cargo services to offer faster delivery, new market connections and flexible road‑or‑air logistics options for customers.

Textron highlights the SkyCourier’s payload, reliability and mission flexibility and notes the type’s recent international expansions, including first deliveries to other markets this year.

Textron Aviation Defense (NYSE:TXT) finalized its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force in coordination with Kanematsu Corporation.

The initial award covers two T-6JP aircraft plus instructor pilot and maintainer training materials, with deliveries of the first two aircraft scheduled for 2029. The T-6 platform has >1,000 aircraft in service and >5 million flight hours, and now supports pilot training across 15 nations and pilots from 40 countries at two NATO flight schools and U.S. military branches.

Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has ordered 15 additional piston-engine Cessna aircraft—seven Cessna Skyhawk 172 and eight Cessna Skylane 182—scheduled for delivery throughout 2026. Recent deliveries of two Skylane and one Turbo Stationair HD expand CAP’s Cessna fleet to more than 500 aircraft nationwide. CAP, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, operates across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and D.C., supporting federal, state and local agencies.

Operational metrics for 2025 cited include more than 100,000 flight hours, over 400 search-and-rescue missions, more than 200 finds, at least three dozen lives saved, and 82% of flying hours on Air Force-assigned missions.

Textron (NYSE: TXT) announced senior leadership changes effective January 4, 2026. Jörg Rautenstrauch is named president and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles, while continuing as president and CEO of Kautex and the Textron Industrial segment. Rob Scholl will become chief commercial officer of Bell, succeeding Danny Maldonado, who is appointed Bell president and CEO effective the same date. Rautenstrauch joined Textron in 2011, was named Kautex CEO in 2016, and became president and CEO of Textron Industrial in 2020. Scholl brings more than 19 years of experience and has led Textron Specialized Vehicles since 2023.