Textron Aviation has appointed Leggat Aviation as a Cessna Caravan authorised sales representative for the eastern Canada region. Leggat has served as an ASR for existing Beechcraft and Cessna products for more than 20 years.

“We are continually focused on expanding our global capabilities and availability for customers, and we're looking forward to continued growth in Canada,” says Lannie O'Bannion, senior VP of global sales and flight operations. “Eastern Canada has historically been a strong market for our Caravan products, and this expanded relationship with Leggat Aviation provides us greater opportunity to meet the growing demand for our aircraft in region.”

Founded in 1945 in Toronto, Leggat has a comprehensive offering of aviation products and services. In addition to the Cessna Caravan, it is authorised to sell and service the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, Beechcraft Bonanza and the Beechcraft Baron. The organisation is also an authorised service facility for the Cessna Caravan, as well as Beechcraft and Cessna piston aircraft.

Caravan aircraft account for 88 per cent of the single-engine utility turboprops operating in Canada.