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 its Citation Sovereign+ midsize jet and Beechcraft King Air C90GTx turboprop models.
- This decision aims to align Textron's product offerings with current market demand, minimizing overlap with successful newer models like the super-midsize Citation Longitude and midsize Citation Latitude, as well as the upgraded King Air 360.
- The discontinuation coincides with the FAA certification of the new King Air 260, which features enhancements such as the Innovative Solutions & Support ThrustSense autothrottle and a digital cabin pressure controller.
- Textron Aviation assures continued exceptional service and support for existing customers of the discontinued Sovereign and C90 series aircraft through its global service network.
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