# Textron

> Textron is a publicly traded manufacturer behind Bell rotorcraft, Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, Pipistrel light aircraft, defense systems, and industrial brands including E-Z-GO and Kautex. It sells equipment, aftermarket support, contracted services, and aircraft financing worldwide. Revenue was $14.799 billion in 2025; in 2026 it announced a proposed Industrial separation to focus on aerospace and defense.

- **Founded:** 1923
- **Headquarters:** Providence, United States
- **Founders:** Royal Little (Founder of Special Yarns Corporation, Textron’s predecessor)
- **Products:** Cessna aircraft, Beechcraft aircraft, Bell rotorcraft, Textron Systems, Pipistrel aircraft
- **Notable:** Grew from $75,000 in first-year sales in 1923 to $14.799 billion in 2025 revenue., Bell selected for the U.S. Army FLRAA program in December 2022., Cessna SkyCourier certified by the FAA in March 2022 and first delivered to FedEx in May 2022.

## Products & services

- **Cessna aircraft** — Citation business jets, Caravan and SkyCourier utility turboprops, and piston aircraft, with aftermarket support. Cessna was acquired in 1992.
- **Beechcraft aircraft** — King Air turboprops, piston aircraft, military trainers, and special-mission platforms. Beechcraft was acquired in 2014.
- **Bell rotorcraft** — Commercial and military rotorcraft, including the developmental MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor program. Bell was acquired in 1960.
- **Textron Systems** — Uncrewed aircraft and vehicles, armored vehicles, marine systems, electronic systems, military training, and support. The reporting segment was created in 2008.
- **Pipistrel aircraft** — Light aircraft and gliders using electric or combustion propulsion, including the Velis Electro electric trainer; acquired in 2022.
- **Textron Specialized Vehicles** — E-Z-GO golf cars, Cushman utility vehicles, Jacobsen turf equipment, and aviation ground support equipment. The business grouping was established in 2015.
- **Kautex** — Automotive fuel systems, battery enclosures, and clear-vision systems. Acquired in 1997.
- **Textron Financial** — Financing primarily for buyers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters.

## Achievements

- Grew from $75,000 in first-year sales in 1923 to $14.799 billion in 2025 revenue.
- Bell selected for the U.S. Army FLRAA program in December 2022.
- Cessna SkyCourier certified by the FAA in March 2022 and first delivered to FedEx in May 2022.
- Acquired Pipistrel, whose Velis Electro had achieved European electric-aircraft type certification.
- 2025 company-funded R&D spending of $521 million and capital expenditures of $383 million.
- Citation Gen3 programs surpassed 1,220 combined flight-test hours by October 19, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 21: Civil Air Patrol ordered 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft, with deliveries expected in 2027.
- **2026-10** — October 20: announced the first production Citation CJ4 Gen3 rollout as the aircraft advances toward entry into service.
- **2026-10** — October 19: Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, and M2 Gen3 programs reported more than 1,220 combined flight-test hours, with certification work continuing.
- **2026-07** — July 28: reported $3.8 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 3%, and initiation of a sale process for Industrial.
- **2026-04** — April 30: announced intent to separate Industrial; explored a sale or tax-free separation, targeting 12-18 months subject to conditions.
- **2026-01** — January 4: Lisa M. Atherton became president and CEO; Scott C. Donnelly became executive chairman.

## Links

- Website: https://www.textron.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/textron/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Textron
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/textroninc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/textron/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Textron.Inc

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