Wichita, KS - April 16, 2013 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, will feature several of its popular aircraft at this year's AERO Friedrichshafen conference. Aircraft on display in the exhibit hall will include the Grand Caravan EX and the TTX. At the static display, Cessna will have the Citation Mustang, Citation XLS, and the Citation CJ4.
Cessna media activities during the show will include:
Press Conference
Cessna will hold its press conference on Thursday April 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time, in Conference Center West, Room Liechtenstein.
Company Executive Interviews
The following Cessna executives will be available for interviews during Aero Friedrichshafen:
- Jodi Noah, Senior Vice President, Cessna Single Engine/Propeller Aircraft
- Kriya Shortt, Vice President Sales for EMA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
Interviews with these executives are available throughout the show. Please contact Andy Woodward, details below, to schedule an interview.
Show Exhibit:
Wednesday April 24: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 25: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday April 26: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday April 27: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Static Display Hours:
Wednesday April 24: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 25: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday April 26: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday April 27: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For additional information, contact:
Andy Woodward: Manager, External Communications, Cessna Aircraft Company
Cell: +1 316 641 3579
awoodward@cessna.textron.com
Sarah Longbottom: 80:20 Communications
Cell: +44 7824 358388
slongbottom@8020comms.com
About Cessna
Cessna is the world's leading general aviation company. Since its inception in 1927, Cessna has designed, produced and delivered nearly 200,000 airplanes around the globe. This includes 6,500 Citation business jets, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Today, Cessna has two principal lines of business: aircraft sales and aftermarket services. Aircraft sales include Citation business jets, Caravan single-engine utility turboprops, single-engine piston aircraft and lift solutions by CitationAir. Aftermarket services include parts, maintenance, inspection and repair services. In 2012, Cessna delivered 571 aircraft, including 181 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of $3.111 billion. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at cessna.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at textron.com.
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Contact
Andy Woodward
Phone: +1 316 517 1927
Email: awoodward@cesna.com
Stephanie Harder
Phone: +1 316 517 6488
Email: sharder@cessna.com