Press Release: Textron Deliver Four New Cessna 172S Skyhawk flight trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navyby Press Release | February 21, 2022

The Philippines Navy has taken delivery of Four Cessna 172S Skyhawk. The deal was brokered by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The four Cessna 172S Skyhawks join an existing fleet of Cessna 172 training aircraft with the Naval Air Wing at Sangley Point, Philippines.

The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer and the most-produced single-engine piston aircraft. It delivers an intuitive but sophisticated cockpit experience in a platform ideally suited for learning the skills needed to become a true pilot in command.

“The Cessna Skyhawk continues to be the Philippine Navy’s aircraft of choice for flight training,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation. “Customer faith in our legendary products and trust in our company and our team are at the core of our relationship with military training academies worldwide.”

This sale contributes to U.S. security and foreign policy goals by building the Philippines’ maritime domain security capacity and deepening our overall strategic partnership with the Philippines.

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When government, military and commercial customers want airborne solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation. The company’s aviation solutions provide the high performance and flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of special mission operations. With unparalleled quality, versatility and low operating costs, Textron Aviation products are preferred for air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and a number of other special operations.

About the Cessna 172S Skyhawk

The Cessna Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer and the most produced single-engine piston aircraft. The Skyhawk delivers an intuitive, but sophisticated cockpit experience in a platform ideally suited to learn the skills needed to become a true pilot in command.