The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide. Offering a balance of speed, maintainability and range, the high-performance, single-engine aircraft is celebrating 70 years of flight this month.

"The Skylane is designed to go the distance," said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility Sales. "With modern avionics and a proven design, the 182 blends the latest innovations with a legacy of dependability."

First taking to the skies in September 1955, the Cessna 182, later known as the Skylane, remains popular with aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. While there have been several variants of the aircraft since it entered into service, it continues to be regularly used by personal operators, cadet organizations and training programs around the world. With more than 23,000 units delivered, the Skylane has earned a reputation for reliability and adaptability.

Originally developed due to market demand for a tricycle gear variant of the Cessna 180, the Skylane underscores Textron Aviation's longstanding dedication to customer feedback. This commitment continues today in the modern features added to the aircraft last year, including powered headset jacks, black instrument panels and upgraded seats for comfort and durability.