Civil Air Patrol has ordered 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft from Textron Aviation, adding to a nationwide fleet used for emergency response, training and community missions. The manufacturer said deliveries are expected to be completed in 2027. The order consists of seven Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two turbocharged Skylane T182Ts and one Turbo Stationair HD 206.
The announcement was made October 21, 2026, by Textron Aviation. CAP describes the aircraft as support for missions across the United States, including searches for missing people, disaster response and aviation education.…