Summary Cessna Aircraft Company is a notable company that produces a variety of successful aircraft since late 1920s. The Cessna 206 Stationair, part of Cessna 205 series, has been popular for its design and versatility. The Cessna 206 series has been used by various operators worldwide for a wide range of operations.
Cessna Aircraft Company is potentially the most notable general aviation company in the world. The company was first founded in the late 1920s by Clyde Cessna and Victor Roos. Cessna has developed a wide range of aircraft, including light aircraft, powerful turboprop aircraft, and even a successful line of business jets called the Citation series.
The company began by making single-engine aircraft that were powered by piston engines during World War II. After the war ended, Cessna transitioned to producing civil aviation aircraft. During this era, general aviation overall was booming.
During this post-war boom, Cessna produced several successful lines of civil aircraft. This led to Cessna being included in the Big Three of General Aviation , which also includes Piper Aircraft and Beechcraft , which is owned by the same parent company as Cessna, Textron Aviation. Cessna was founded in 1927.
Some of the aircraft developed in the post-war civil aviation boom include the Cessna 172 Skyhawk , which is the most-produced aircraft of all time, and the Cessna 180 series, and the Cessna 205 series. All three of these lines of aircraft are still produced today. Let's take .