# Textron Aviation Books Order for 21 Cessna Piston Aircraft From Civil Air Patrol

> Textron Aviation will supply 21 Cessna piston aircraft to Civil Air Patrol, with deliveries expected to finish in 2027 across four models.

- Published: 2026-10-21T17:46:02+00:00
- Section: Contracts & Customers
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/textron-aviation-civil-air-patrol-cessna-order
- Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261021955281/en/)

## Key takeaways

- Textron Aviation announced an order from Civil Air Patrol for 21 Cessna piston aircraft, with deliveries expected to be completed in 2027.
- The order covers seven Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two Turbo Skylane T182Ts and one Turbo Stationair HD 206.
- Civil Air Patrol operates 543 single-engine aircraft and 1,424 locations nationwide, and is the world's largest operator of Cessna aircraft.

Textron Aviation announced an order from [Civil Air Patrol](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000ckco/civil-air-patrol) for 21 Cessna piston aircraft, with deliveries expected to be completed in 2027. The order covers four models: seven Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two Turbo Skylane T182Ts and one Turbo Stationair HD 206. [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261021955281/en/) published the announcement on October 21, 2026.

## Four Cessna Models Bound for Civil Air Patrol

Textron Aviation Inc. Is a Textron Inc. Company whose Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker and Pipistrel brands cover business jets, turboprops, pistons and special mission aircraft. The new aircraft will support Civil Air Patrol's emergency response, training and community missions across the U.S.

Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit and the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, operating as a cost-effective force multiplier for military and government partners through emergency services, joint training and youth programs. Its 72,000 members, including 35,000 adults and 37,000 youth, operate from 1,424 locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of 543 single-engine aircraft. Civil Air Patrol is the world's largest operator of Cessna aircraft.

"These Cessna aircraft help ensure our members are ready when communities need us, whether searching for someone who is missing, responding after a disaster, or introducing young people to aviation," said Major General Regena Aye, national commander and CEO, Civil Air Patrol. "Our longstanding relationship with Textron Aviation helps give our members the reliable aircraft they need to serve our communities, states, and the nation."

Bob Gibbs, vice president, Defense & Special Mission Sales, Textron Aviation, said the missions demand aircraft that are capable, dependable and ready to serve. Textron Aviation said its special mission products are used for air ambulance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection and training.

## Starlink, Australian Approval and a New Aviation CEO

Textron Aviation said in September 2026 that Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft can now be equipped with FAA-approved Starlink inflight connectivity through its service center network, Stock Titan reported. In August 2026, Australia's regulator granted Part 145 approval for the company's maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, including a factory-owned service center at Melbourne Essendon Airport, according to Aviation International News.

Textron named company veteran Brian Rohloff president and chief executive of its Textron Aviation division, effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Ron Draper, who is retiring after more than 27 years with the company, Seeking Alpha reported.

## Deliveries Scheduled Through 2027

Textron Aviation said deliveries under the Civil Air Patrol order are expected to be completed in 2027. The order follows the company's second-quarter results, when Textron Aviation delivered 40 Cessna Citations, down from 49 a year earlier, while commercial turboprop deliveries rose to 44 from 34, with revenues of $1.5 billion up just 1% year-over-year, Aviation International News reported.

## Companies in this story

- Textron Aviation · website: http://txtav.com
- [Civil Air Patrol company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000ckco/civil-air-patrol) · website: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com

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