Cessna's single-engine plant at Independence, Kansas, is celebrating the delivery of its 10,000th aeroplane since the factory opened in 1996.
The Independence facility produces the majority of Cessna single-engine piston products, including the C172 Skyhawk, Turbo Skylane JT-A, C206 Stationair, and Corvalis TTx, as well as two Citation jets: the Mustang and the M2.
"Reaching this milestone is a testament to the quality of the workforce at our Independence facility, which continues to be a cornerstone of our manufacturing footprint,” said Lily English, Independence General Manager.
The milestone aeroplane, a C172 Skyhawk, was delivered in a special paint scheme to the Liberty University School of Aeronautics on 27 August.