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Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company leveraging its global network across various sectors, including aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses, to provide innovative solutions and services. Known globally for its powerful brands, Textron encompasses names such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems.
Textron designs, manufactures, and services an array of specialty aircraft, including small jets, propeller-driven airplanes, helicopters, and tilt-rotor aircraft. The firm's aviation segment is renowned for producing and servicing Cessna and Beechcraft planes. Additionally, Bell Helicopter serves both commercial and military customers with its sophisticated helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft.
In the defense sector, Textron Systems stands out for its production of uncrewed aircraft and armored vehicles, catering primarily to the military market. The company also excels in aircraft simulators and training for both commercial and military purposes. Furthermore, the industrial segment, featuring the Kautex business, manufactures plastic fuel tanks for conventional and hybrid motor vehicles, alongside subsidiaries that produce specialized vehicles such as golf carts, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles.
One of Textron's most notable recent developments involves a collaboration with Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving technology developer. Together, they aim to create an autonomous military ground vehicle specifically designed for driverless operations. By integrating Kodiak's advanced autonomous system, the Kodiak Driver, into Textron Systems' uncrewed military vehicle prototype, this partnership signifies a major advancement in autonomous technology for military applications.
Textron Systems boasts over three decades of expertise in developing uncrewed land, air, and sea systems, making significant contributions to various military programs. This partnership with Kodiak is expected to bring cutting-edge AI-powered, autonomous technologies to military customers worldwide, enhancing the functionality, adaptability, and reliability of their technologies.
Textron's dedication to innovation and excellence is further evidenced by its continuous efforts in research and development, aiming to stay ahead in introducing new products and enhancing existing ones. The company's commitment to providing advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions underscores its position as a leader in multiple industries.
For more detailed information and career opportunities, visit Textron's official website.
Textron Aviation has unveiled EvoX, a series of specialized aftermarket upgrade packages for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air aircraft. These comprehensive modification packages aim to maximize aircraft value by offering:
- State-of-the-art avionics upgrades
- Cutting-edge connectivity solutions
- Exclusive luxurious interior refurbishments
- Sleek exterior upgrades
EvoX packages provide factory-direct support and can be installed at North America Textron Aviation Service Centers. The upgrades are designed to enhance navigation, reduce pilot workload, improve in-flight internet connectivity, and offer custom interior and exterior designs with exclusive EvoX schemes and insignia.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) has announced the release date for its third quarter 2024 financial results. The company will unveil its results on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in the morning. Following the release, Textron will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and provide insights into the company's outlook.
Interested parties can access the call via webcast on Textron's website or through direct dial numbers provided for both U.S. and international participants. For those unable to join live, a recorded version of the call will be available for playback starting at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) on the same day.
Textron Systems , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. have integrated Kodiak's self-driving system into Textron's RIPSAW® M3 vehicle. This collaboration aims to explore opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries to accelerate automation in military ground vehicles. The Kodiak Driver-equipped RIPSAW M3 is designed for complex, high-risk military missions while keeping personnel safe.
Key features include:
- 360-degree visibility with modular DefensePods
- Full off-road autonomy capabilities
- Assisted Autonomy technology for remote control
- Adaptability to various terrain types
This integration demonstrates the versatility of Kodiak's autonomous system and the potential of dual-use technology in defense markets.
Textron Aviation has announced that Cessna Citation XLS+ and Citation XLS Gen2 aircraft owners can now upgrade to the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck at selected domestic Textron Aviation Service Centers. This follows Garmin's receipt of FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for the avionics upgrade.
The G5000 system offers advanced features including three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability, Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), and ADS-B Out compliance. It enhances situational awareness and allows for future expansion through software updates.
Kim Leonard, a longtime Cessna Citation pilot with 21,000 flight hours, will be the first to install the G5000 avionics in his Citation XLS+ at Textron Aviation's Wichita Service Center.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has received certification for its G5000 integrated flight deck for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft, expanding its successful upgrade program. The G5000 suite modernizes the cockpit, reduces operational costs, and enhances situational awareness. Key features include:
- Three landscape-oriented flight displays with split-screen capability
- Two intuitive touchscreen controllers
- Fully digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)
- Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and Underspeed protection (USP)
- PBN/RNP 0.3 certification for improved approach capabilities
- Enhanced Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) with 3D airport views
- ADS-B In/Out compliance with new safety features
- GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar
- Connectivity options including PlaneSync and Connext global datalink services
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has received FAA approval for its new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan for the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This builds on their existing FAA-approved SMS program for maintenance and support. The new SMS includes a voluntary reporting tool for employees, customers, and suppliers to anonymously report aircraft quality risks or hazards. An SMS Committee evaluates these reports, investigates causes, and plans responses, ensuring continuous improvement in safety and quality standards. This approval underscores Textron Aviation's commitment to maintaining high product quality standards across all operations.
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to the Tunisian Air Force. This marks the first device of its kind in the region, supporting flight training at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia. The delivery includes a Computer Based Training Lab, two Avionics Desktop Trainings, and field services.
The OFT features a realistic cockpit, a 70° vertical by 270° horizontal field of view visual system, and a dynamic seat. It will be used to train pilots and maintenance professionals following the delivery of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force.
Textron Aviation announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). This certification expands the aircraft's operational capabilities in remote areas of Southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region, a 19-seat passenger variant, is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2025 to Leading Edge Air Services (LEASCOR), a subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative in the Philippines.
The SkyCourier, designed for single-pilot operation, offers maximum cabin flexibility and low operating costs, making it suitable for air freight, passenger, and special mission needs. ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, serving members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, plans to use the aircraft to connect underserved communities and support various business lines including tourism, agriculture, and aviation.
Textron Aviation has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to Simmons Foods, marking a significant milestone for the aircraft. The Citation Latitude has been the world's most-delivered midsize business jet for eight consecutive years, known for its reliability, versatility, and 2,700-nautical mile range. With a flat floor cabin accommodating nine passengers, it can fly nonstop between destinations like New York and Los Angeles.
Simmons Foods, a longtime Citation customer, will add this jet to its existing fleet of three Citation jets, enhancing the efficiency of its business travel across multiple locations. The Latitude's popularity spans various operations, including corporate use, charter, personal travel, and specialized missions like air ambulance and aerial survey.
TRU Simulation has announced the FAA Level D certification and delivery of a Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to FlightSafety International's Columbus, Ohio Learning Center. This simulator, the second of its kind at the facility, will support training for Textron Aviation's flagship super-midsize jet. It marks the third Longitude FFS built under the joint venture between TRU Simulation and FlightSafety International, which was formed in 2019 to enhance global training capabilities.
Jerry Messaris, VP and GM of TRU Simulation, emphasized the company's commitment to providing cutting-edge training tools that ensure safe and realistic experiences for pilots. The collaboration aims to expand access to high-quality aviation training worldwide, leveraging TRU's state-of-the-art technology.
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