Cessna's 172 Skyhawk remains a top training aircraft. [Credit: iStock]
Key Takeaways:
Textron Aviation announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawks, with deliveries expected in 2026.
This significant fleet expansion will enable BAA Training to increase student capacity and streamline flight training processes, supporting their goal to accommodate up to 1,000 students annually.
The Cessna Skyhawk is highlighted as the world's leading and most popular single-engine flight trainer, known for its stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics, and reliability.
Textron Aviation announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawks, which are expected to be delivered during 2026.
The companies said the deal, struck at the Dubai Airshow, is a significant addition to BAA’s training fleet. With the new aircraft, BAA will be able to offer students increased capacity and a more streamlined flight training process.
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Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4
