Textron Marks Updates to Piston Lineup; First Cessna M2 Gen2 Delivers

Beechcraft Bonanza gains a needed gross-weight increase, Baron and Skyhawk will add the Garmin GI 275.

Wednesday, April 06, 2022 at 10:09 AM ET

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The 2022 Beechcraft Bonanza G36 benefits from a 155-pound increase in useful load in its standard configuration. [Photo: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

Textron Aviation returned to an in-person Sun 'n Fun 2022, showcasing new enhancements across its Beechcraft and Cessna product lines.
Piston aircraft updates include a 155-pound useful load increase for the Beechcraft Bonanza and the addition of the GI 275 electronic instrument to the Bonanza, Baron, and Skyhawk, alongside updated interiors for the Baron and Skyhawk.
The company marked the first customer delivery of its new Citation M2 Gen2 light jet, featuring upgraded interior technology, design, and advanced Garmin G3000 avionics.

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A year ago, Textron Aviation solved its conundrum of balancing employee health with marketing needs by presenting a unique, remotely optimized display at the 2021 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo.

While filling that corporate imperative at the time, it’s clear that at this year’s Sun ’n Fun event, everyone from the OEM is glad to be back in person to show off the latest enhancements to the company’s Beechcraft, Cessna, and Bell Helicopter product lines.