Textron Aviation Debuts Citation CJ3 Gen2 and King Air 360 Crimson Edition at EAA AirVenture 2026

Textron Aviation will showcase the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Beechcraft King Air 360 Crimson Edition for the first time at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, running 20–26 July 2026[1]. The CJ3 Gen2, which entered service in January 2026 with FAA type certification secured in October 2025, delivers 2,040 NM range and 416 ktas cruise speed[1][3][5]. The King Air 360 Crimson Edition honors the model’s 60th anniversary with a custom metallic crimson, silver, and black paint scheme, dark leather seats, and Alcantara accents[11][13]. Both aircraft reinforce Textron’s dominance across light jet and turboprop segments, with the King Air 360 offering 312 ktas cruise and 1,485 NM NBAA IFR range[15]. Operators can evaluate these models directly at the show, where the full Textron lineup including Pipistrel and McCauley products will also be on display[1].