Textron Aviation announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft expected to be delivered in 2026. The agreement, which was signed in Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering greater capacity to trainees, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an improved overall experience for students.
The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company.
“For more than six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer aircraft. We are pleased to continue our relationship with BAA Training to offer students access to the aircraft single-engine engine in the world,” said Chris Crow, vice president of Piston Sales.
The Skyhawk’s stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics and proven reliability make it a trusted training platform. Students will use the new airplanes to sit in the airplane pilot’s seat to train with the most popular airplane in the world.
“BAA Training has an ambitious goal of reaching a capacity of 500-1000 students per year, which means significantly expanding the fleet we have. We are happy to finalize this order, as the addition of 48 Cessna Skyhawks will strengthen our resources, allowing us meet the growing demand for training and further consolidate our position in the industry,” said Marijus Ravoitis, General Manager of BAA Training.
BAA Training offers comprehensive aviation training solutions for aspiring commercial pilots, ranging from Ab Initio training to category qualification. They are available in multiple locations, such as Spain, Lithuania, France and Vietnam. Additionally, pilot education services are offered at its consulting office in India and a sales representative office in the United Arab Emirates.
SOURCE: Businesswire