PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bell
Helicopter, Textron
Aviation Inc., Textron
Aviation Defense LLC, Textron
Systems, Textron
Airborne Solutions and TRU
Simulation + Training, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT),
will showcase a vast product portfolio at the Farnborough International
Airshow—one of the leading aerospace events in the world. The show takes
place July 16-22, and Textron will display at the Textron Chalet L2.
“Our businesses will show a great range of products at Farnborough,
reflecting our strong commitment to product development over the past
several years,” said Scott Donnelly, Textron’s Chairman and CEO. “We’re
excited to show our latest offerings of commercial and military
aircraft, unmanned aircraft and simulation and training solutions. This
show is always a special opportunity to meet with established and
potentially new customers from around the world.”
Bell Helicopter
For decades, Bell
has been known for building aircraft that enable life-saving missions
and support militaries around the world. Our aircraft are able to
rapidly deliver and retrieve warfighters in extreme, challenging
environments and for fast transport. When it comes to developing
tiltrotor technology, or producing life-saving aircraft, Bell has the
innovative minds and the relentless drive to revolutionize vertical
takeoff and lift.
Discover these next-generation aircraft on static display at Farnborough
Air Show:
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The Bell
505 Jet Ranger X light single engine helicopter is the ideal
military trainer and offers incredible value unlike any other
helicopter in its class. With more than 100 delivered around the
world, it is designed to be easier and safer to fly thanks to its
superior standard equipment and state-of-the-art Garmin 1000H TM glass
cockpit.
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The Bell
429 is designed with the future in mind, enhancing occupant
safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission
requirements evolve. The Bell 429 is chosen by police forces, air
medical teams and militaries around the world for time-sensitive
missions.
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The Bell
V-280 Valor and Bell
V-247 Vigilant will be featured in the new Live
Product Demo Area. The Bell V-280’s new tiltrotor technology is
Bell’s answer to the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift program; it has
been designed to revolutionize military capabilities with unmatched
speed, range, payload, agility, survivability and endurance. The Bell
V-247 tiltrotor is designed to address the evolving military and
transportation demands for a shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems
platform.
Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 80 years, we’ve
been reimagining the experience of flight—and where it can take us.
Textron Aviation
Textron
Aviation and Textron
Aviation Defense will be highlighting their defense and special
mission capabilities at the Farnborough International Air Show,
including a static display of the world’s premier military flight
trainer—the Beechcraft®
T-6 Texan II—and special mission-equipped Cessna
Citation CJ4, Beechcraft
King Air 350i and Cessna
Grand Caravan EX aircraft.
Since the Beechcraft® T-6 Texan II turboprop’s entry-into-service in
1994, nearly 1,000 aircraft have amassed more than 3.2 million hours
across worldwide military flight training operations by 10 nations
spanning the Americas, the U.K., Asia and the Middle East.
Throughout the week, Textron Aviation Defense will also display the
Cessna Citation CJ4, King Air 350i and Cessna Grand Caravan EX, each
featuring flexible interiors designed for a broad spectrum of special
mission applications.
The Citation® CJ4® jet redefines versatility for a light jet. The CJ4
has added speed, range and cabin size over its predecessor without
incurring midsize jet operating costs. The Collins Pro Line 21™ avionics
suite streamlines the ease of operation of the CJ4. Features such as
single point refueling, an externally serviceable lavatory and excellent
range deliver what crew and cabin passengers appreciate.
True to its legacy of innovation, the Beechcraft® King Air® 350i
surpasses its predecessor’s high-caliber performance with more payload
capability and range, a quieter interior with standard Wi-Fi, and Pro
Line Fusion™ avionics with full touch-screen simplicity. The King Air is
the world’s best-selling business turboprop family.
The Cessna® Grand Caravan® EX is known for its dependable and efficient
performance by regional airlines, charter operators and cargo carriers
worldwide. The Grand Caravan EX was engineered for challenging missions,
high payloads and short, rough runways while delivering single-engine
economy and simplicity.
Textron Systems
Textron Systems will showcase the NIGHTWARDEN™ Tactical
Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS), Aerosonde® HQ, as well as
the Fury® and G-CLAW™ precision weapon systems at
the 2018
Farnborough Airshow.
The NIGHTWARDEN
TUAS, which made its debut at the 2017 Paris Airshow, will make its
Farnborough Airshow debut. Its multiple payload locations, open
architecture and software automation, coupled with its satellite
communications capability, give NIGHTWARDEN advanced flexibility and
power for tackling various simultaneous mission requirements. The
platform also offers up to 18 hours of endurance and a range of up to
1,000 kilometers. Textron Systems’ family of TUAS offers proven and
reliable experience with more than one million flight hours from
operations around the world.
The Aerosonde
HQ combines the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a
multi-rotor platform with the proven efficiency, range and speed of the
Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) fixed-wing aircraft.
This HQ capability can be integrated into an existing or new Aerosonde
system in less than five minutes, yielding an extremely diverse mission
set with an extremely small, and highly mobile, operational footprint.
Textron Systems will also display the G-CLAW
and Fury
precision guided weapon systems. Fury will be showcased on the
NIGHTWARDEN TUAS and Textron Aviation’s AT-6, while G-CLAW will be
showcased on Textron Aviation’s Cessna Caravan. The systems utilize
global positioning system (GPS) /inertial navigation system (INS) and a
Semi-Active Laser Seeker, to provide high levels of accuracy for weapon
guidance and target engagement. Their advanced warhead designs and
tri-mode fuzes maximize lethality against a wide range of targets.
TRU Simulation + Training
TRU Simulation + Training delivers innovative, total aviation training
solutions to the commercial and military markets while providing
superior technical support and customer service. TRU continues to build
its presence as a leading provider to aircraft OEMs, including as an
approved supplier to Boeing for the 737 MAX and 777X training programs.
TRU successfully qualified and delivered the world’s first-ever 737 MAX
Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to Boeing’s Training Campuses in Miami,
Singapore, Gatwick and Shanghai as Boeing continues to expand its 737
MAX FFS order. TRU continues to expand its footprint in Asia through
several new Airbus full flight simulators for the A320 and A350 aircraft
platforms—provided to Airbus’ growing base of global training centers in
Beijing, Singapore and beyond.
TRU will have senior executives available to answer questions about
TRU’s total training solutions.
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)
ATAC, a part of Textron Airborne Solutions, is an industry-leading
provider of tactical
flight training and adversary services which was acquired by Textron
in 2016. ATAC provides allied partners and the U.S. Departments of the
Navy and Air Force with realistic fighter adversary flight operations
involving numerous tactical aircraft, highly skilled former military
fighter pilots, and an impressive maintenance and logistics program. In
addition to preserving flight hours on front-line active military
aircraft, ATAC also enables the Department of Defense to focus on "blue
air" combat flight training, ensuring U.S. military pilots have every
possible tactical advantage, while saving the U.S. DOD significant costs.
About Bell
Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 80 years, we’ve
been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to
certify a commercial helicopter. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar
mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re
defining the future of on-demand mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with
nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military
achieve their missions is a passion of ours.
Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences
to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the
forefront. For more information, visit www.bellflight.com.
About Textron Aviation Inc.
Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home
to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, which account for more than
half of all general aviation aircraft flying. For more than 90 years,
the Textron Aviation brands have represented unrivaled innovation,
performance and leadership in the industry, offering an unmatched value
proposition rooted in the total ownership experience. Leveraging
unparalleled speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most
versatile and comprehensive business and general aviation product
portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business:
business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft,
high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft
and a complete global customer service organization. Textron Aviation
has delivered more than 250,000 aircraft in over 143 countries. Its
broad range of products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation
business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer
aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s most capable global
service network. For more information, visit www.txtav.com.
About Textron Aviation Defense LLC
When customers need airborne solutions for their critical missions, they
turn to Textron Aviation Defense LLC (formerly known as Beechcraft
Defense)—a company offering innovative aviation platforms with
state-of-the-art technologies, superior performance and the flight
characteristics required to fit numerous military and special mission
profiles. Textron Aviation Defense offers the innovative Scorpion, a
bold new adaptable multi-mission military jet with unparalleled
acquisition and operating costs, as well as the leading military flight
trainer, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan and the world-class light attack and
armed reconnaissance platform, the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine. For more
information, visit www.defense.txtav.com.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems’ businesses develop and integrate products, services and
support for aerospace and defense customers, as well as civil and
commercial customers including those in law enforcement, security,
border patrol and critical infrastructure protection around the globe.
Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’
innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support
comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver
value. For more information, visit www.textronsystems.com.
About TRU Simulation + Training
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company,
delivers innovative, total aviation training solutions to the commercial
and military markets while providing superior technical support and
customer service. Headquartered in Goose Creek, S.C., the company is
known for its high-fidelity training devices, pilot and maintenance
training, military mission training, and aviation training services and
support. For more information, visit www.TRUSimulation.com.
About Textron Airborne Solutions
Textron Airborne Solutions focuses on live military air-to-air and
air-to-ship training and support services. Within Textron Airborne
Solutions is Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a business that
provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for
U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC comprises the leading
outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly
provides the highest quality live training to squadrons, Air Wings, and
Battle Groups. ATAC is the only civilian organization approved to train
the U.S. Navy's elite Fighter Weapons School, also known as "TOPGUN",
and is the first civilian organization to train the USAF's F-22 Raptors.
For more information visit: www.atacusa.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, Cessna,
Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Off
Road, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For
more information, visit www.textron.com.
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which may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or
other non-historical matters; these statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or
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our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
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efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products
or unanticipated expenses in connection with the launching of
significant new products or programs; the timing of our new product
launches or certifications of our new aircraft products; our ability to
keep pace with our competitors in the introduction of new products and
upgrades with features and technologies desired by our
customers; changes in foreign military funding priorities or budget
constraints and determinations; changes in government regulations or
policies on the export and import of our products; volatility in the
global economy or changes in worldwide political conditions that
adversely impact demand for our products; volatility in interest rates
or foreign exchange rates; risks related to our international business,
including relying on joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers,
representatives, consultants and other business partners in connection
with international business, including in emerging market countries; and
demand softness or volatility in the markets in which we do business.
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Press Contacts
Textron
Aviation/Textron Defense
SYLVIA PIERSON, +1-316-617-7413
spierson@txtav.com
or
Textron
Systems
ASHLYN BRODEUR, +1-410-628-8677
abrodeur@textronsystems.com
or
Bell
VIRGINIE
BRIZARD, +1-817-357-2630
Vbrizard@bellflight.com
or
RYAN
ELLIOTT, +1-817-357-5512
relliott@bellflight.com
or
TRU
Simulation + Training
ERYN COUCH, +1-843-834-2054
ecouch@TRUsimulation.com
or
Investor
Contacts
Textron Inc.
ERIC SALANDER, +1-401-457-2288
esalander@textron.com
or
JEFF
TRIVELLA, +1-401-752-5165
jtrivella@textron.com
or
Media
Contact
Textron Inc.
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+1-401-457-2362
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