Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with Florida-based ATP Flight School for the purchase of an additional 40 Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft. The single-engine trainers, which are due for delivery from 2026, will join the company’s existing fleet of nearly 225 Skyhawks deployed across more than 85 training centres throughout the United States.
“For over six decades, the legendary Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president, piston sales at Textron Aviation. “We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with ATP and provide their students access to the most produced single-engine aircraft globally.”