Textron Aviation announced on Thursday that a flight school in West Lafayette, Indiana, has placed an order for the upcoming Skyhawk JT-A, which is powered by the Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine.
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Indiana Flight School Going With Cessna Skyhawk JT-A
The university’s aviation division is first customer for the upcoming turbodiesel version of the most popular plane in flying history
Key Takeaways:
- Purdue Aviation, a flight school in West Lafayette, Indiana, has placed an order for Textron Aviation's upcoming Skyhawk JT-A, a turbodiesel-powered aircraft.
- The Skyhawk JT-A, featuring a Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine and Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit, promises improved fuel efficiency (using cheaper fuel), faster speeds, shorter takeoff distances, better hot-and-high performance, and enhanced range/endurance compared to its gas-piston counterpart.
- Textron Aviation anticipates FAA approval for the four-seater aircraft later this year, with delivery to the flight school expected shortly after.
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