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Textron Aviation Leads 2025 Business Jet Deliveries with 171 Jets
Textron Aviation delivered 171 business jets in 2025, leading the industry in unit volume and reporting $6 billion in revenue with strong Q4 growth.
This article is based on an official press release from Textron Aviation and verified against 2025 industry financial reports.
Textron Aviation has officially claimed the title of the industry leader in business jet deliveries for 2025, handing over 171 jets to customers worldwide. According to a company press release, this performance places the Wichita-based manufacturer ahead of its major competitors in terms of unit volume, marking a significant recovery following labor challenges late in the year.
In total, the company delivered 639 general aviation aircraft across its product lines, including 146 commercial turboprops. The surge in fourth-quarter activity was critical to this achievement, allowing Textron to surpass rival manufacturers such as Bombardier and Embraer in the specific metric of jets delivered.
The company’s leadership position was driven by sustained demand for its Cessna Citation family. According to the press release, the Cessna Citation Latitude remained the most-delivered midsize business jet globally for the eighth consecutive year. Additionally, the Citation M2 Gen2 secured the top spot in the light-entry jet category.
Textron Aviation also highlighted the entry into service of the new Cessna Citation Ascend in late 2025, which is expected to bolster their midsize offerings moving forward. The company noted that product updates, such as the integration of Garmin autothrottles into the M2 Gen2 and CJ3 Gen2, helped maintain competitive momentum.
While Textron Aviation focused its announcement on its own delivery figures, industry data provided in 2025 financial reports offers a clearer picture of the competitive landscape. Textron’s 171 jet deliveries edged out key rivals:
This data confirms that while the race was tight, Textron Aviation successfully leveraged its high-volume production capabilities to secure the number one ranking in unit deliveries.
Beyond jet deliveries, Textron Aviation reported delivering 146 commercial turboprops in 2025. The company stated that its King Air and Cessna Caravan families continued to lead their respective segments. The King Air 260 and 360 models, alongside the Cessna SkyCourier, remained primary drivers of this volume.
Financially, the company reported a strong finish to the year. According to financial data released alongside the delivery numbers, Textron Aviation achieved approximately $6 billion in full-year revenue, a 13% increase year-over-year. The fourth quarter alone saw revenue surge to $1.7 billion, a 36% increase compared to Q4 2024, demonstrating a robust recovery from the labor strike that impacted production earlier in the year. The company ended 2025 with a backlog valued at $7.7 billion, signaling strong future demand for its aircraft lineup.
While Textron Aviation’s claim to leadership is factually accurate regarding unit volume, it is important to contextualize these numbers within the broader industry.
Volume vs. Value: Textron dominates the market in terms of the sheer number of airframes delivered, primarily due to its focus on light and midsize jets. However, competitors like Gulfstream and Bombardier often lead in billings (revenue) because their portfolios focus on ultra-long-range, large-cabin jets that command significantly higher price points per unit.
The Tariff Factor: Industry observers have noted that the turboprop market in 2025 was likely influenced by external geopolitical factors. The imposition of a 39% U.S. import tariff on Swiss goods created significant headwinds for Pilatus, a primary competitor in the turboprop space. This disruption likely consolidated Textron’s hold on the segment, as the King Air and Caravan faced less pressure from the PC-12 during the tariff period.
General Aviation Context: Finally, while Textron leads in turbine aircraft (jets and turboprops), the broader “General Aviation” market volume is often topped by Cirrus Aircraft, which delivers high volumes of single-engine piston aircraft. Textron’s leadership is specific to the business turbine sector, a distinction that matters for investors and buyers analyzing market share.
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