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Textron celebrates 15 years of Prague support
The facility has provided factory-direct maintenance and upgrade services for European operators as regional fleets continue to evolve.
Certified technicians deliver factory-direct support for Citation and Beechcraft operators.

Textron Aviation is celebrating 15 years of supporting customers through its Prague service centre, one of the company's key European maintenance locations.

Based at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, the facility was established to support operators across Europe and forms part of a company-owned network that also includes service centres in Zurich, Paris, Valencia and Düsseldorf. Approximately 1,700 turbine aircraft are supported within the region.

“Fifteen years in Prague represents an important milestone for our team and reflects the trust European operators place in us,” says Christof Kandel, general manager, Prague service centre at Textron Aviation. “As fleet and customers evolve, our focus remains on delivering consistent, factory-direct support that helps operators keep aircraft flying and missions on schedule.”

The 6,100-square-foot facility provides scheduled maintenance, interior upgrades and select modifications for Citation and Beechcraft customers. Certified technicians support operators throughout Europe with factory-direct services intended to maintain aircraft performance and reliability across their operational lives.

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