Textron Aviation has announced an agreement with California\nAeronautical University for the purchase of 15 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft with\ndeliveries beginning in 2027. The new aircraft will be added to their current\nfleet and will be used at the various Western United States locations including\nBakersfield, CA, San Diego, CA, Ventura, CA and Mesa, AZ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor more than six decades, the Skyhawk has been at the\nforefront of innovation, empowering aspiring pilots and setting new standards\nin flight training,\u201d said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales. \u201cWe are\ndelighted to continue inspiring the journey of flight by providing California\nAeronautical University students access to the most produced single-engine\naircraft globally.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
California Aeronautical University\u2019s existing fleet of\nTextron Aviation aircraft includes Cessna Skyhawks and Beechcraft Barons. The\nadditional aircraft will offer more resources expected to be needed with\ncontinued growth and help maintain an optimal student-to-aircraft ratio at the\nUniversity, enabling students to begin flying in their first term and\nmaintaining consistent aircraft availability throughout the entire duration of\ntheir training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe couldn’t be more thrilled to announce this acquisition\nof Cessna Skyhawks, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to\nproviding top-tier aviation education,\u201d said Matthew Johnston, President of\nCalifornia Aeronautical University. \u201cThese new aircraft will help elevate our\nflight training degree programs, ensuring our students receive the best\npossible learning experience and preparing them for successful careers in the\naviation industry.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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