Civil Air Patrol and Textron Aviation Special Missions Celebrate Long-standing Relationship

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) celebrate the delivery of four Cessna Skyhawk, one Cessna Skylane and one Cessna Turbo Stationair HD aircraft in Independence, KS. The aircraft will join a fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft currently owned and operated by CAP.

In September, Textron Aviation was awarded a contract by CAP for the further acquisition of 15 Cessna piston-engine aircraft. CAP agreed to purchase 14 Skyhawk 172S and one Skylane 182T aircraft. 

“From search and rescue to disaster relief and homeland security, the missions CAP undertakes daily are as broad as their footprint across the U.S. We are honored that Cessna aircraft continue to be the organization’s platform of choice for these crucial operations,” says Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Missions Sales. “The Cessna piston-aircraft fleet is renowned in general aviation for its operating costs, performance and durability — all important factors for an organization supporting a variety of communities throughout the country.”

As the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, CAP performs missions for government agencies, and as a non-profit organization they also serve states and communities. In 2022, CAP flew more than 100,000 hours and saved 151 lives, conducting Air Force-assigned missions as well as support for states and communities. CAP is the world’s largest Cessna piston-aircraft operator.

“Civil Air Patrol is thrilled to welcome these new Cessna aircraft to the world’s largest fleet of single-engine piston aircraft,” says Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, CAP’s national commander/CEO. “CAP is proud to continue to partner with Textron Aviation as we utilize their outstanding products in executing complex and varied missions for America.”

For more information, visit https://specialmissions.txtav.com.