The Civil Air Patrol has inked a contract with Textron Aviation for 17 piston aircraft, including 11 172S Skyhawks, 5 182T Skylanes, and a T206HD Stationair. The aircraft join a fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft on the CAP’s flightlines, and they were purchased using fiscal year 2020 funds.
CAP Inks Deal with Textron Aviation for 17 More Piston Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has purchased 17 new piston aircraft from Textron Aviation, comprising 11 172S Skyhawks, 5 182T Skylanes, and 1 T206HD Stationair.
- These aircraft, acquired with FY2020 funds, will augment CAP's existing fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft for its diverse operations.
- As an Air Force auxiliary, CAP utilizes these aircraft for critical missions such as search and rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security, saving 117 lives in FY2019 and providing an aviation pathway for youth.
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