Textron Aviation handed over 51 Cessna Citation business jets in the third quarter of 2026, a 21% increase from the 42 jets delivered in the same period a year earlier, according to the company's third-quarter results.

Commercial turboprop deliveries moved in the opposite direction, with 32 aircraft shipped during the quarter compared with 39 in the third quarter of 2025.

The Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer reported a 14% increase in aviation revenue for the quarter, supported by the higher Citation jet deliveries and growth in aftermarket services.

Textron said demand remained strong across both jets and turboprops, with the aviation unit recording its highest third-quarter orders since 2023. The company also raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share and cash flow outlook.

Source: Textron