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 West Lafayette, Indiana flight school, for its new turbodiesel Skyhawk JT-A.
- The Skyhawk JT-A will be powered by a Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine and is touted for better fuel efficiency, performance in various conditions, and increased range compared to the gas-piston model.
- The new aircraft will feature the Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit, with FAA approval and delivery expected later this year.
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