Just a year after certifying the diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk JT-A, Textron Aviation has quietly discontinued production of the model, originally thought to be a strong contender for international flight schools operating in places where the cost or availability of avgas made it a seemingly logical choice.
Cessna Discontinues Skyhawk JT-A Production
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation has discontinued production of the diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk JT-A, just one year after its certification, primarily due to slow sales attributed to its price.
- This decision marks another in a series for Textron, following other recent discontinuations and a long history of Cessna's unsuccessful attempts to introduce diesel piston singles.
- Cessna's exit from diesel aircraft production leaves Piper and Diamond Aircraft as the main competitors offering compression-ignition engine models, particularly for the international training market.
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