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Top Hawk universities take delivery of new aircraft

By General Aviation News Staff · April 12, 2017 ·

Cessna’s 2017 Top Hawk university partners recently took delivery of their new, custom-branded Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft to be used for flight training, recruiting efforts and promotional activities throughout the year.

Auburn University’s Top Hawk 172

Textron Aviation has partnered with Auburn University, Eastern Kentucky University, Louisiana Tech University, The Ohio State University, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale to support the advancement of general aviation and the modernization of aircraft training fleets, company officials explain.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Top Hawk
Louisiana Tech University Top Hawk
The Ohio State University Top Hawk
Eastern Kentucky University Top Hawk

Through the Top Hawk program, the company helps provide students with state-of-the-art resources.

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