This latest purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk will bolster ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 aircraft, which are strategically located across 82 training centers throughout the United States.
Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has announced a new agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, set to be delivered in 2025. This purchase will bolster ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, which are strategically located across 82 training centers throughout the United States. The Cessna Skyhawk, a renowned aircraft designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., has been a staple in flight training for over six decades. The reliability, stable flight characteristics, and advanced avionics of the Skyhawk have made it a preferred choice for flight schools around the world. With this latest agreement, ATP Flight School aims to further expand its fleet as it works towards training 20,000 airline pilots by 2030.
Chris Crow, Vice President of Textron Aviation Piston Sales said, “The Cessna Skyhawk has been the standard in aircraft training for over six decades. We are thrilled to see these aircraft continue to inspire the next generation of professional pilots through this agreement with ATP Flight School.”
This purchase marks the second fleet acquisition of Cessna Skyhawks by ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Program in less than a year. In October 2022, ATP and Textron Aviation sealed a deal for the purchase of 55 Skyhawks, with deliveries slated to commence in the third quarter of 2023. The commitment to investing in a modern and advanced fleet underscores ATP’s dedication to providing its students with the best resources available to accelerate their journey towards becoming airline pilots.The Cessna Skyhawk’s legacy as a trusted training platform has solidified its position as the go-to choice for aspiring pilots.
“With 95 Skyhawks on order, ATP is committed to providing students with unparalleled access to a modern and advanced fleet, so they can achieve their airline career goals on the fastest timeline possible,” said Michael Arnold, vice president of Marketing, ATP Flight School. “ATP’s nationwide fleet operates over a half million flight hours annually, with the oversight and support from ATP’s safety, maintenance, and flight operations quality assurance teams. The Skyhawk’s proven dispatch reliability and effectiveness as a trainer is crucial in meeting this mission and delivering industry-leading training,” he further added.
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The Cessna Skyhawk’s popularity is evident, with over 45,000 aircraft delivered to customers worldwide, making it the most widely distributed aircraft in aviation history. As ATP Flight School continues to expand and equip its students with the necessary tools for success, the Cessna Skyhawk remains a trusted and integral part of their training program.
