Infinity Flight Group Expands Its Training Fleet With 10 Additional Cessna Skyhawks, Boosting Training Capabilities for Future Pilots
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A certified Cessna Pilot Center, Infinity Flight Group currently operates 65 Cessna Skyhawks out of their bases at Trenton-Mercer Airport in New Jersey and Treasure Coast Airport in Ft. Pierce, Florida. The additional aircraft will join the flight school's current fleet of Cessna Skyhawks, enhancing its capacity to train the next generation of aviators.
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'The Cessna Skyhawk sets the standard in reliability and performance,' said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales. 'Organizations like Infinity Flight Group continue to place trust in this industry-leading aircraft, which is ideal for both student pilots and private owners.'
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The best-selling, high-wing piston has earned a reputation for reliability, ease of use, and versatility over the decades, making it a favorite among flight schools and experienced pilots. Infinity Flight Group's new aircraft will feature the recently announced dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and overall operation of the Skyhawk. As Textron Aviation celebrates the Cessna 172 Skyhawk's 70th anniversary this year, this continued investment in innovation underscores the aircraft's exceptional design and enduring capabilities, marking seven decades since its first flight in June 1955.
About the Cessna Skyhawk
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The Cessna Skyhawk is considered the aircraft of choice for pilot training, and it is the most popular single-engine aircraft in aviation history. Since the aircraft first took flight in 1955, over 45,000 Skyhawks have been delivered to customers around the world – more than any other aircraft in the industry. The single-engine four-seat, high-wing Skyhawk is renowned for offering the best combination of modern features, including the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with wireless connectivity, a standard angle-of-attack display system, and proven dependability. The aircraft also features a McCauley aluminum fixed pitch propeller.
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We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.
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Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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