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Textron Inc. reports developments across an aerospace, defense and industrial portfolio that includes Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Textron Industrial. Company news commonly covers Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft support; Citation business jet deliveries and fleet orders; Bell helicopter, tilt-rotor and autonomous-aircraft work; and defense programs involving uncrewed aircraft, armored vehicles, simulators and training.
Recurring updates also address factory-direct service centers, aftermarket aircraft upgrades, international certifications, quarterly segment results, dividends and capital-structure actions. Industrial coverage includes Kautex plastic fuel tanks for conventional and hybrid vehicles and specialized vehicle businesses such as golf carts and all-terrain vehicles.
Textron (TXT) and Merlin introduced the Cessna SkyCourier UX concept aircraft, pairing the FAA-certified Cessna SkyCourier with Merlin’s autonomous “Merlin Pilot” software to explore autonomous resupply for dispersed forces in contested environments.
Revealed at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, the medium‑payload, fixed‑wing concept is positioned between small tactical cargo drones and large military airlifters, offering fully autonomous takeoff and landing, short‑field performance and operation from unimproved runways. Based on current design objectives, the SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds of payload, accommodate up to three LD3 containers and leverage the existing production, support and sustainment infrastructure of the certified SkyCourier platform.
Textron Aviation (TXT) announced that Starlink high-speed internet is now available for Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, enabled by AeroMech’s newly issued FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the Starlink Aviation Performance Kit.
The kit uses Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network to provide more reliable inflight connectivity, and installations can be scheduled through Textron Aviation’s North American and select international service centers.
Textron Aviation (TXT) selected FINN Partners as its public relations agency of record for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and other initiatives.
FINN Partners provides tier 1 media relations and strategic counsel to elevate awareness of general aviation’s human impact and Textron Aviation’s role in the Special Olympics Airlift, which transported more than 800 athletes and coaches at no cost.
Textron (NYSE: TXT) appointed Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. He succeeds Ron Draper, who is retiring after more than 27 years at Textron and eight years leading Textron Aviation.
According to Textron, Rohloff has spent 29 years at Textron Aviation in leadership roles across customer support, sales, supply chain and quality, most recently serving as senior vice president of Customer Support. Textron highlighted Draper’s role in strengthening Textron Aviation’s industry position and culture.
Textron Aviation (NYSE:TXT) announced the 500th delivery of its Cessna Citation CJ4 series, a CJ4 Gen2 handed to a customer in the Philippines, highlighting over a decade of global light-jet demand. The company is advancing the upcoming Citation CJ4 Gen3, which is expected to achieve FAA certification this year after more than 880 flight test hours across two aircraft.
Textron (NYSE: TXT), through its subsidiary Bell Textron, announced that Aichi Prefectural Police have started aerial policing operations with the Bell 505, following a ceremony at Komaki Airport in Nagoya, Japan. This is the first Bell 505 deployed for police operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Aichi Prefectural Police, long-time Bell operators of models such as the Bell 206 and Bell 412, add the Bell 505 for missions including surveillance, search and rescue, and rapid emergency response. According to Bell, more than 600 Bell 505s now operate in over 66 countries, with the fleet surpassing 300,000 flight hours.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 11, 2026.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) announced that the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype has completed its first flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, marking a key milestone toward FAA certification. With this, all three next-generation Citation light jets (CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, M2 Gen3) are now in flight testing.
Textron (NYSE: TXT) reported second quarter 2026 GAAP EPS of $1.42 versus $1.35 a year ago and adjusted EPS of $1.62 versus $1.55. Revenues rose 3% to $3.8 billion, while first-half 2026 revenues increased 7%, or $500 million, year over year. The company initiated a sale process for its Industrial segment.
Manufacturing segment revenues grew across Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial. Manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions declined to $154 million from $336 million, and $209 million was returned to shareholders via repurchases. Textron reaffirmed 2026 EPS and cash flow guidance, which assumes additional MV-75 Cheyenne funding; lack of this funding could reduce adjusted EPS by $0.20–$0.30 and cash flow by $150–$250 million.
Textron (NYSE: TXT), through its subsidiary Pipistrel, announced Epic Flight Academy as launch customer for the new Pipistrel Voyager training aircraft. Epic signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 Voyager aircraft: 10 firm deliveries starting in 2027, plus options for up to 20 aircraft in 2028 and 20 in 2029.
Epic, a U.S. flight school with a 70-aircraft fleet including Cessna Skyhawks, plans to use the Voyager to expand training capacity. The Voyager is a next‑generation, purpose‑built training platform aligned with emerging MOSAIC regulations, emphasizing efficiency, low direct operating costs and scalability for flight schools.