CESSNA MILESTONES

1911

Clyde Cessna built and flew his first airplane.

1927

The Cessna Aircraft Company was formed on September 7, 1927, and incorporated on December 22.

1928

Cessna produced the first full cantilever wing light airplane to go into production in this country.

1936

For the third time, the Detroit News named the Airmaster the world’s most efficient airplane, awarding the trophy to Cessna permanently.

1940

Production began on the Bobcat, Cessna’s first twin engine aircraft.

1943

Cessna built more than 750 gliders, capable of carrying 13 troops plus equipment, for the Army Air Force.

1944

Nearly 5,400 Bobcat twins were produced since introduction in 1940.

1946

Cessna returned to commercial production with the Models 120 and 140.

1946

Cessna’s Fluid Power Division begins delivery of hydraulic power components to farm implement manufacturers.

1947

Production began on the 5-place Models 190 and 195, Cessna’s first all-metal airplanes.

1948

Cessna entered the 4-place airplane market with the Model 170.

1949

Cessna converted to metal-covered wings on the Models 120, 140, and 170.

1954

Introduction of the 310, Cessna’s first business twin.

1954

Production of the T-37 Air Force jet trainer began.

1956

Introduction of the Cessna Skyhawk, which became the most popular airplane in history.

1956

Introduction of the Cessna Skylane, which became the most popular high performance single.

1959

Cessna purchased the Aircraft Radio Corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

1960

Cessna affiliated with Reims Aviation, S.A., Reims, France.

1960

Cessna acquired McCauley, manufacturer of propellers and other aircraft components.

1963

Cessna produced its 50,000^th airplane, a Skyhawk.

1965

Deliveries of the Model 411 began, Cessna’s first cabin class business airplane.

1965

Cessna’s new agricultural airplane, the Ag Wagon was introduced.

1965

Cessna announced the first turbocharged single-engine airplane, a Turbo Centurion.

1967

The 75,000^th Cessna airplane was delivered – a Skymaster.

1967

Cessna led the industry in multiengine deliveries and total aircraft deliveries.

1967

Introduction of the Model 421 Golden Eagle, the first general aviation aircraft to combine cabin pressurization with a turbocharging system.

1968

The 1,000^th T-37 jet trainer was delivered to the U.S. Air Force.