PT6A engines exceed one million flight hours, the Cessna Citation Ascend achieves certification to enter service, Raisbeck and CiES prepare a new fuel measurement system for King Air, and COP 30 promotes the global use of sustainable fuels to reduce emissions.

Pratt & Whitney and Textron Aviation strengthen their leadership in aviation with innovations in performance, efficiency and safety. Textron unveiled the new Cessna Citation Ascend and CJ3 Gen2, equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines and state-of-the-art technology. The company also celebrated 600,000 hours of PW800 engine operation and the validation of the GTF Advantage, while the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority reaffirmed its commitment to national aviation safety.

Pratt & Whitney Canada will lead the European PHARES project to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional aircraft, while Textron Aviation strengthens its market position with three milestones: the addition of Starlink connectivity to the Citation Latitude, the launch of the ProParts+ support programme for the Citation 525 series, and the unveiling of the first production Cessna Citation Ascend, an evolution within the successful 560XL family.