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:
- Textron Aviation announced an order from Purdue Aviation, a flight school in West Lafayette, Indiana, for its new turbodiesel-powered Skyhawk JT-A.
- The Skyhawk JT-A features a Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine and Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit, offering improved fuel efficiency, speed, range, and hot-and-high performance compared to the gas-piston model.
- FAA approval for the four-seater aircraft is anticipated later this year, with delivery to the flight school expected to follow soon after.
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