Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Beechcraft King Air 360 Crimson Edition to make EAA AirVenture show debut

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Beechcraft King Air 360 Crimson Edition are heading to the EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Both aircraft will be on display for the first time at the show alongside a broad lineup of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. With more than 24,000 turbine aircraft and 85,000 piston aircraft operating in the United States, Textron Aviation supports the largest share of general aviation turbine and piston aircraft in the country and world. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore an iconic lineup of Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel aircraft spanning gliders and piston models to turboprops and business jets.

Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing commented: “EAA AirVenture is one of the most important opportunities each year for us to connect with customers and the broader aviation community. Being on the ground in Oshkosh allows us to showcase the breadth of our portfolio. Events like AirVenture also give us valuable face-to-face time to better understand how our customers operate and continue delivering aircraft that meet their evolving needs.”

Aircraft expected to be on display include:

• Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 cockpit mockup
• Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2
• Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
• Beechcraft Denali mockup
• Beechcraft King Air 360 (special Crimson Edition)
• Cessna Grand Caravan EX
• Cessna Turbo Stationair (206)
• Cessna Turbo Skylane (T182T)
• Cessna Skylane (182)
• Cessna Skyhawk (172)

Pipistrel representatives will be on site to showcase the following aircraft:

• Pipistrel Panthera
• Pipistrel Sinus MAX
• Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

All Cessna and Beechcraft turboprop and piston aircraft on display will feature McCauley Propeller products, and McCauley representatives will be on site at the show.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Bell and Lycoming will also have products on display, including:

• Propeller displays: Beechcraft King Air 360 and Beechcraft Denali
• Bell 505
• Lycoming engine display

In the Textron Aviation booth, attendees can view the Starlink and Gogo Galileo aftermarket connectivity solution displays and connect with aftermarket parts and customer support teams to learn more about the company’s global service network. With a robust network of service centers, mobile service units and authorized facilities — supported by 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground assistance and an extensive parts distribution system — Textron Aviation helps maximize aircraft availability and keep customers flying.