Textron announces production plans for Beechcraft M-346N in the Air Capital

Textron announces production plans for Beechcraft M-346N in the Air Capital

This investment could bring more than $38 million in facility upgrades and 100 new manufacturing jobs to Kansas to support the U.S. Navy’s next generation of aviators, the company says.

Textron Aviation Defense announces Wichita production plans for Beechcraft M-346N if awarded U.S. Navy’s UJTS contract

Wichita, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2025) — Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that if awarded the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program contract by the U.S. Navy, it will assemble the Beechcraft M-346N at its east campus in Wichita, Kansas — the historic home of the Beechcraft brand for nearly a century. The announcement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering the most advanced jet integra…

Textron Aviation Defense plans Beechcraft M-346N production in Wichita if U.S. Navy contract secured

The company expects to invest over $38 million to modernise more than 50,000 square feet of existing manufacturing space. If selected, the programme is projected to create around 100 direct manufacturing jobs in Wichita, along with numerous indirect roles. “Wichita has long been the center of innovation for Beechcraft, and we’re proud to continue that tradition as we prepare to support the Navy’s next-generation training needs,” said Travis Tyle…

Textron: Wichita Production for M-346N If Awarded Navy Contract

Textron Aviation Defense announced plans Tuesday to assemble its Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita, Kansas, if selected for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) contract. The company said it would invest more than $38 million to modernize 50,000 square feet of its east Wichita campus, potentially adding about 100 direct manufacturing jobs.  “Wichita has long been the center of innovation for Beechcraft, and we’re proud to continue…

Textron plans Wichita assembly for Beechcraft M-346N military trainer

US airframer Textron will build its new Beechcraft military jet at its Wichita hub if it secures a US Navy contract to supply the service’s next-generation trainer programme.