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Certification at Textron service centers expanded

By General Aviation News Staff · January 28, 2016 ·

WICHITA – Textron Aviation has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands.

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“All 14 Textron Aviation-operated service centers in North America have received expanded certifications in the past year,” reports Brad Thress, senior vice president customer service.

Over the last year, the company also expanded its mobile service unit (MSU) fleet to more than 60 vehicles in North America and Europe.

The company also recently placed a third dedicated support aircraft in service – its first in Europe – to support maintenance by transporting technicians and parts to the customer’s location.

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