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California Aeronautical University Expands Training Fleet With Skyhawk Buy

The flight school will begin receiving 15 new Cessna Skyhawks from Textron in 2027.

California Aeronautical University is buying 15 Cessna Skyhawks, it announced. [Courtesy: California Aeronautical University]
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Key Takeaways:

  • California Aeronautical University (CAU) will acquire 15 Cessna Skyhawks from Textron Aviation, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.
  • The new aircraft will enhance CAU's flight training degree programs, expand its fleet across multiple campuses, and help maintain an optimal student-to-aircraft ratio for growing enrollment.
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Textron Aviation, the parent company of Cessna Aircraft, has announced an agreement to supply California Aeronautical University (CAU) with 15 Cessna Skyhawks, with first deliveries beginning in 2027.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce this acquisition of Cessna Skyhawks, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing top-tier aviation education,” said Matthew Johnston, president of CAU. “These new aircraft will help elevate our flight training degree programs, ensuring our students receive the best possible learning experience and preparing them for successful careers in the aviation industry.”

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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