Textron Defense Systems’ BattleHawk™ Squad-Level Loitering Munition Excels During Rapid Equipping Force Demo

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 09:01:00 AM

Successful Performance in Operationally Realistic Terrain and Engagement Scenarios SOFIC 2012 - Tampa, FL - May 22, 2012 - Textron Defense Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that its BattleHawk Squad-Level Loitering Munition completed a successful demonstration for the U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force at the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center in Socorro, N.M. Amid the rugged terrain of south-central New Mexico, the range offered an operationally realistic environment for several mission scenarios, including non-line-of-sight target prosecution and stand-off attack across a mountain peak. The BattleHawk Squad-Level...

Bell Helicopter Honors H1 "Yankees and Zulus" in the Second of the "Heroes of Aviation" Series

Friday May 18th 2012 11:16:00 AM

Fort Worth, TX - May 18, 2012 - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced the second of the Bell Helicopter "Heroes of Aviation" Series which pays tribute to the men and women who preserve freedom and save lives while using Bell Helicopters. "On behalf of the 11,000 men and women of Bell Helicopter, I am proud to dedicate this painting of our 'heroes of aviation' to the Marines," said John L. Garrison, CEO and president of Bell Helicopter. "You may refuse to think of yourself as a hero - but I think the Marines you helped save in Afghanistan might disagree." The painting was unveiled at the Bell Helicopter exhibit during the annual Marine Corps Aviation Association (MC...

Bell Helicopter Affirms Presence in Russia at HELIRUSSIA

Thursday May 17th 2012 02:38:00 PM

Moscow - May 17, 2012 - Bell Helicopter announced at the 5th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HELIRUSSIA 2012 it completed delivery of its sixth Bell 429 in Russia and Ukraine. "We are excited about the tremendous customer response to the new generation of Bell aircraft," said Patrick Moulay, Bell's managing director of Commercial Sales in Europe. "Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to the Bell 429, which serves the full spectrum of segments - air medical, law enforcement, oil & gas, utility and corporate. Customers appreciate the 429's spacious cabin, plus regulatory approval increasing the 429 gross weight up to 7,500 lbs. provides a performance boost that ...

Bell Helicopter renews title sponsorship of the Armed Forces Bowl

Wednesday May 16th 2012 08:04:00 AM

Fort Worth, TX - May 16, 2012 - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), has renewed its option to continue as the title sponsor of the Armed Forces Bowl for two more years covering the 2012 and 2013 season. The continuation of the sponsorship was announced on Thursday May 10 at Amon G. Carter stadium on the Texas Christian University campus by Pete Riley, executive vice president of Bell Helicopter's integrated operations. "We are looking forward to returning to our home in Fort Worth and are excited to host the game in the newly renovated Amon G. Carter Stadium," said Pete Riley. "The Armed Forces Bowl is rapidly becoming one of the premium college football bowl games and we a...

Jhant Named Director, Product Strategy and Development for E-Z-GO Consumer Business

Tuesday May 15th 2012 01:43:00 PM

Augusta, GA - May 15, 2012 - E-Z-GO®, a Textron Inc. company and a leading global manufacturer of light-transportation vehicles, is proud to announce that Philip Jhant has been named Director, Product Strategy and Development for the company's consumer value stream. Jhant, a 14-year veteran of E-Z-GO, will spearhead the design and development of new vehicles to fill untapped consumer needs and drive growth for the company. Jhant will lead the development of new products, and updates to existing models, for E-Z-GO's consumer product lines. His responsibilities will include the Bad Boy Buggies® brand and product lines as well as the E-Z-GO Terrain™ and Express™ lines of utility vehicles, the...

Bell Helicopter Gains Altitude in Europe Delivers Six Aircraft in 30 Days

Tuesday May 15th 2012 10:42:00 AM

Geneva, Switzerland - May 15, 2012 - Bell Helicopter announced at EBACE it completed deliveries of six of its newest aircraft in Europe during the last month. Three Bell 407GX aircraft, the first of its kind in Europe, took flight in Belgium, Denmark and, most recently, Iceland. Bell also delivered three additional Bell 429 aircraft in Russia and Ukraine. "We are excited about the tremendous customer response to the new generation of Bell aircraft. The Bell 407GX is attracting interest from corporate, private and utility operators due to its speed, range and state-of-the-art Garmin G1000H™ flight deck that maximizes pilot situational awareness. In short, the Bell 407GX delivers excep...

Cessna Announces Long-Range Citation Business Jet

Monday May 14th 2012 04:30:00 AM

Geneva, Switzerland - May 14, 2012 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today introduced its newest and longest-range business jet, the Citation Longitude at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). This launch follows on the heels of Cessna's announcement, just over six months ago, of the new Citation M2 and Citation Latitude. Boasting a 4,000-nautical-mile range and a maximum speed of Mach .86, the Citation Longitude will make a non-stop flight from New York to Paris, London to Dubai or Beijing to Moscow. At a price of $25.999 million, Cessna believes that the Citation Longitude is the best value 4,000-nautical-mile super mid-size busines...

Cessna Activities at EBACE 2012

Wednesday May 9th 2012 03:10:00 PM

Wichita, KS, May 9, 2012 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, will display a wide range of its business jet and propeller aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland from May 14-16. Cessna media activities during the show will include: Press Conference Sunday, May 13 - 11 a.m. local time Hall 6, Press Conference Room 3 Company Executive Interviews The following Cessna executives will be available for interviews during EBACE: - Scott Ernest, president and chief executive officer - Brad Thress, senior vice president, Business Jets - Kriya Shortt, vice president, Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa...

Bell Helicopter's 429 Gains Global Traction

Wednesday May 9th 2012 02:36:00 PM

Fort Worth, TX - May 9, 2012 - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today Ecuador's Director General of Civil Aviation and the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia have approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 to 7,500 lbs. allowing for added safety and capability. The increase of 500 lbs. - to 7,500 lbs - is based on Transport Canada's certification. Ecuador and Malaysia join Australia, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines and Vietnam in recognizing the 429's increased capabilities based on the due diligence performed by Transport Canada. In January 2012, after an extensive technical evaluation, Transport Canada approved operation of ...

Cessna and AVIC Partnership Strengthens Supply for China Aviation Needs

Thursday May 3rd 2012 09:55:00 AM

SHIJIAZHUANG, China, May 3, 2012 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, signed a strategic agreement with the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) and the Shijiazhuang Municipal Government. This agreement is a progression stemming from the strategic framework that Cessna entered into with CAIGA parent company, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), in March 2012. Specifically, this next step forms a cooperation framework for an eventual joint venture whose purpose will be the final assembly, sales, and customer support for the Cessna Caravan in China for the Chinese market. "It is important to understand that today's agreement is a ...