New Cessna piston aircraft will receive electronic ignition and Garmin G1000NXi System Release 7 avionics. [Credit: Textron Aviation]
Textron Aviation unveiled upgrades to avionics, interior and other systems for its line of Cessna piston aircraft, including the 172 Skyhawk, 182 Skylane and Turbo Skylane, and 206 Turbo Stationair HD models.
The announcement comes during the runup to the 52nd annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, which takes place April 14-19, 2026, at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL).
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Jonathan Welsh is a private pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast who has been a reporter, writer and columnist for 35 years. His career includes stints with the Wall Street Journal, Flying Magazine and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He recently returned to Firecrown to lead Aviation Consumer.
