Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has announced a new agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, set to be delivered in 2025. This purchase will bolster ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, which are strategically located across 82 training centers throughout the United States. The Cessna Skyhawk, a renowned aircraft designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., has been a staple in flight training for over six decades. The reliability, stable flight characteristics, and advanced avionics of the Skyhawk have made it a preferred choice for flight schools around the world. With this latest agreement, ATP Flight School aims to further expand its fleet as it works towards training 20,000 airline pilots by 2030.
Chris Crow, Vice President of Textron Aviation Piston Sales said, “The Cessna Skyhawk has been the standard in aircraft training for over six decades. We are thrilled to see these aircraft continue to inspire the next generation of professional pilots through this agreement with ATP Flight School.”