{"id":34607,"date":"2026-03-23T14:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34607"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:49:43","slug":"textron-aviation-to-feature-broad-range-of-industry-leading-cessna-beechcraft-and-pipistrel-aircraft-at-sun-n-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/florida\/textron-aviation-to-feature-broad-range-of-industry-leading-cessna-beechcraft-and-pipistrel-aircraft-at-sun-n-fun\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Textron Aviation to Feature Broad Range of Industry Leading Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel Aircraft at SUN \u2019n FUN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/txtav.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/txtav.com\/\">Textron Aviation<\/a> announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston aircraft at the 2026 SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14 through 19, in Lakeland, Florida. This marks the first time that Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel products will be displayed together under the Textron Aviation banner, giving attendees a unified look at the company\u2019s expanded portfolio of aircraft. Additionally, the Crimson Edition of the Beechcraft King Air 360 is expected to make its debut at the show, showcasing a special edition design developed to commemorate six decades of the King Air family\u2019s legendary service as the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. Announced in 2024, the aircraft features a refined custom interior and a bold exterior paint scheme, including the iconic Beechcraft \u201cB\u201d on the tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legendary lineup on display<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/King-Air-RS-C5A1360.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34609\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/King-Air-RS-C5A1360.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/King-Air-RS-C5A1360-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Beechcraft King Air 360<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With more than 85,000 piston aircraft and more than 11,000 turbine aircraft operating in the United States, Textron Aviation offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to experience some of the most iconic aircraft in the world at SUN \u2018n FUN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aircraft expected to be at the Textron Aviation static display during SUN \u2018n FUN include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pipistrel Alpha Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipistrel Sinus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipistrel Panthera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cessna Skyhawk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cessna Skylane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cessna Turbo Stationair HD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cessna Caravan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beechcraft King Air 360 (special Crimson Edition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft on display will feature McCauley Propeller products, and McCauley representatives will be on site at the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Textron Aviation announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston aircraft at the 2026 SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14 through 19, in Lakeland, Florida. 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