Textron Aviation is showing an extensive line of display aircraft this week at EAA AirVenture, notably its in-development Beechcraft Denali turboprop single that is debuting at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin show. Other Textron aircraft on display include a Cessna Citation CJ3+, Grand Caravan EX, Turbo Stationair, Turbo Skylane, and Skyhawk; Beechcraft Baron, Bonanza, and T-6C Texan II military trainer; Bell 505 and 429 helicopters; and Pipistrel Velis, Panthera, Alpha Trainer, and Ultra Light. Additionally, Federal Express has a Cessna SkyCourier turboprop twin on display at Boeing Plaza.
The company also announced that its line of high-wing Cessna piston aircraft will receive fresh paint schemes, instrument panels, seats, and interiors beginning in 2024. The new interiors have “a more modern, sporty feel that aligns with our family of Cessna Citation jets for the best aviation experience,” said Christi Tannahill, Textron Aviation senior v-p for customer experience. Features include new powered headset jacks and USB charging ports at every seat, upgraded seats with additional support and padding, a center armrest for Skylane and Stationair models, and more modern side panels, window locks, and air vents.
Textron’s McCauley division also is displaying propellers for 300-series King Airs and the Denali, as well as fixed-pitch and constant-speed models for other aircraft.