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 display at Sun 'n Fun 2022, highlighting updates across its Beechcraft, Cessna, and Bell Helicopter product lines.
The Beechcraft Bonanza received a 155-pound useful load increase, bringing it to 1,213 pounds, along with Garmin G1000 enhancements including the GI 275 electronic instrument and a carbon monoxide detector.
The Beechcraft Baron and Cessna Skyhawk will also feature the GI 275, updated interiors with new detailing, USB, and headset port options, with 2022 model deliveries anticipated mid-year.
Textron Aviation announced the first customer delivery of its Citation M2 Gen2 light jet, which boasts updated interior technology, design, and 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.