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Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Scott Smith

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

WICHITA, Kan. (July 10, 2025) – Textron Aviation today announced that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from Monday, July 21 to Sunday, July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA, and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show.

One of the aircraft on display, a Cessna Grand Caravan EX, will feature a special paint scheme celebrating its 40th year of flight. The full list of aircraft expected to be featured at the company’s static display (Booth #78) includes:

  • Cessna Skyhawk, the world’s popular aircraft, which is celebrating 70 years of flight this year
  • Cessna Turbo Stationair HD
  • Cessna Turbo Skylane
  • Cessna Skylane
  • Cessna Grand Caravan EX, celebrating 40 years of adventures
  • Beechcraft Denali
  • Legendary Beechcraft King Air 360
  • Cessna SkyCourier (freighter variant) for the first time at the static display
  • Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
  • Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 mockup
  • Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 cockpit mockup

 

In addition, McCauley Propeller Systems, Textron eAviation, Bell and Lycoming are showcasing products in the booth, including:

  • McCauley King Air B300 series C780 propeller
  • McCauley Denali five-blade series C1106 composite propeller
  • Pipistrel Panthera
  • Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
  • Pipistrel Velis
  • Pipistrel Sinus Max
  • Bell 429
  • Lycoming engine display
Posted in aircraft, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA | Tags: aircraft, airports, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, Cessna, Cessna 337, EAA, Textron |

EAA statement on confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Scott Smith

EAA statement on confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 9, 2025) — Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the new Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration:

“We congratulate Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as the new Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration. There is a long list of challenges as we seek to maintain America’s aviation infrastructure and air traffic system as the finest in the world, and preserve the freedom of flight for individuals who want to be involved in any facet of aviation.

“We look forward to working with Administrator Bedford and the professionals at the FAA. We also welcome the Administrator and his team to join us this month for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, to see the entire spectrum of aviation on display as well as the latest innovations.”

About EAA

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.

Posted in aircraft, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA | Tags: aircraft, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft, FAA, homebuilt |

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Scott Smith

Textron Aviation to bring largest lineup of industry-leading products to 2025 EAA AirVenture

Wichita, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – Textron Aviation today announced that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from Monday, July 21 to Sunday, July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA, and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show.

One of the aircraft on display, a Cessna Grand Caravan EX, will feature a special paint scheme celebrating its 40th year of flight. The full list of aircraft expected to be featured at the company’s static display (Booth #78) includes:

  • Cessna Skyhawk, the world’s popular aircraft, which is celebrating 70 years of flight this year
  • Cessna Turbo Stationair HD
  • Cessna Turbo Skylane
  • Cessna Skylane
  • Cessna Grand Caravan EX, celebrating 40 years of adventures
  • Beechcraft Denali
  • Legendary Beechcraft King Air 360
  • Cessna SkyCourier (freighter variant) for the first time at the static display
  • Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
  • Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 mockup
  • Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 cockpit mockup

In addition, McCauley Propeller Systems, Textron eAviation, Bell and Lycoming are showcasing products in the booth, including:

  • McCauley King Air B300 series C780 propeller
  • McCauley Denali five-blade series C1106 composite propeller
  • Pipistrel Panthera
  • Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
  • Pipistrel Velis
  • Pipistrel Sinus Max
  • Bell 429
  • Lycoming engine display
Posted in aircraft, aircraft insurance, aircraft ownership, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA | Tags: aircraft, Aircraft insurance, Aircraft ownership, airplanes, airports, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, experimental aircraft, FAA, Sun N Fun, sunnfun, Textron |
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