Salina Regional Airport leaders and advisers are hard at work securing a future for scheduled air service in north-central Kansas. Aware of vital steps necessary in coming days and weeks, Salina Airport Authority board members gathered in a special meeting Thursday morning, mulling over relatively few options in the wake of actions last month that […]
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Textron Begins Delivering Skyhawks to Growing Flight Training School at Kansas State
Textron Aviation is celebrating the delivery of five new Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft to the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, expanding the school’s fleet and supporting the university’s growing enrollment in its pilot training programs. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. The […]
KDOT Announces Aviation Art Contest Winners
The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the winners of the 2022 Kansas Aviation Art Contest, challenging young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. The contest is co-sponsored by the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE). “This art contest showcases the talent of our next generation and inspires us to share their […]
Cessna SkyCourier Twin Utility Turboprop Earns FAA Type Certification
Textron Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and produced […]
KDOT Announces Aviation Projects Selected for Funding
Thirty-six projects have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for the purpose of planning, constructing or rehabilitating public use general aviation airports. KAIP receives $5 million annually through the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, known as IKE, and requires airport sponsors to share in the project costs by paying between 5% and 50% […]
Textron Aviation Delivers 8,000th Cessna Citation; Milestone Longitude Joins Scotts Miracle-Gro’s Fleet
Photo above – Textron Aviation employees and representatives from Scotts Miracle-Gro celebrated this significant milestone with a special delivery ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita. Textron Aviation announced it has delivered a Cessna Citation Longitude to Scotts Miracle-Gro. This jet represents the 8,000th Cessna Citation jet delivered worldwide, reinforcing the Citation family as the […]
Philippine Navy Cessna 172 Trainer Fleet Grows with Addition of Four New 172S Skyhawks
Textron Aviation announced the delivery of four new Cessna 172S Skyhawk flight trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navy. The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer and the most-produced single-engine piston aircraft. It delivers an intuitive but sophisticated cockpit experience in a platform ideally suited for learning the skills needed to become a […]
Kansas Aviation Day at the Capitol to Be Held on Thursday
Aviation stakeholders from across Kansas will assemble to discuss jobs, infrastructure and emerging technologies as part of Aviation Day at the Capitol from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. The event is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education. Numerous organizations will be participating and […]
K-State Salina Adds New Master’s Degree in Aeronautics
A new master’s degree is being offered at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus that is designed specifically for engineering and technology students to both further their education and elevate their career potential in the aerospace industry. K-State Salina is offering a Master of Science in aeronautics with two options. The first option […]
Textron Aviation Brings Back Updated Cessna Turbo Skylane
Textron Aviation announced the return of the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its piston product lineup, updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors. The Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine delivers exceptional power, generating optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for operations from high-altitude airfields. Textron Aviation is taking orders […]
