Textron Aviation has gained FAA certification on the King Air 260, as it closes down production of two key models in Cessna and Beechcraft history—the Citation Sovereign+ and the King Air C90GTx.
Textron Aviation Wins FAA Certification on King Air 260
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation has ceased production of two long-standing models, the Citation Sovereign+ midsize jet and the King Air C90GTx turboprop, to streamline its product offerings.
- This decision aims to minimize overlap with newer, successful aircraft in their lineup, such as the Citation Longitude and Latitude, and the recently certified King Air 260 and King Air 360.
- The newly FAA-certified King Air 260 builds on the 200 series with updates including the Innovative Solutions & Support ThrustSense autothrottle and a digital cabin pressure controller.
- Textron Aviation assures all current operators of the Citation Sovereign and King Air C90 series that they will continue to receive exceptional global service and support.
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