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 for its upcoming turbodiesel Skyhawk JT-A from Purdue Aviation, a flight school in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- The new Skyhawk JT-A will feature a Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine and a Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit.
- This model offers enhanced performance over the gas-piston Skyhawk, including lower fuel consumption, faster speed, shorter takeoff, improved hot-and-high capabilities, and greater range/endurance.
- Textron expects FAA approval for the four-seater later this year, with delivery anticipated shortly thereafter.
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