Civil Air Patrol Orders 21 New Cessna Aircraft to Strengthen Lifesaving and Community Missions
Business Wire•21/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Textron Aviation receives CAP order for 21 Cessna piston aircraft
- ➤Order includes 11 Skylane 182s, seven Skyhawk 172s, and three turboprops
- ➤Deliveries of all 21 aircraft are expected to be completed in 2027
- ➤Civil Air Patrol operates a fleet of 543 single-engine aircraft nationwide
Expert Statements
Regena Aye, Major General, national commander and CEO, Civil Air Patrol
“These Cessna aircraft help ensure our members are ready when communities need us, whether searching for someone who is missing, responding after a disaster, or introducing young people to aviation”
Regena Aye, Major General, national commander and CEO, Civil Air Patrol
“Our longstanding relationship with Textron Aviation helps give our members the reliable aircraft they need to serve our communities, states, and the nation.”
Bob Gibbs, Vice president, Defense & Special Mission Sales, Textron Aviation
“Civil Air Patrol has a remarkable ability to turn flight hours into real impact for communities across the country”
Bob Gibbs, Vice president, Defense & Special Mission Sales, Textron Aviation
“From search and rescue to disaster response and aviation education, these missions demand aircraft that are capable, dependable and ready to serve.”
Bob Gibbs, Vice president, Defense & Special Mission Sales, Textron Aviation
“We’re proud that Cessna aircraft continue to play a role in helping CAP fulfill that mission.”
Civil Air Patrol Orders 21 New Cessna Aircraft to Strengthen Lifesaving and Community Missions
New Skyhawk, Skylane and Stationair aircraft will support CAP missions across the U.S., with deliveries anticipated in 2027
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