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) subsidiary Bell announced a purchase order from Global Medical Response for additional Bell 407GXi helicopters for air ambulance operations. The aircraft will support Global Medical Response’s (GMRS) helicopter air ambulance fleet, which already includes more than 170 Bell aircraft supporting emergency medical missions nationwide.
The new helicopters are equipped for instrument flight rules (IFR), which allow flight using instruments in limited visibility. GMR expects the additions to expand patient access during adverse weather and improve mission reliability in rural and metropolitan communities.
Textron (NYSE: TXT) raised its full-year earnings and manufacturing cash flow outlook after reporting third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share. Revenue rose 4% to $3.8 billion. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $1.56 per share versus $1.31 a year earlier; adjusted earnings rose from $1.55. Manufacturing operating cash flow increased to $512 million from $348 million, and share repurchases totaled $239 million.
Textron now expects full-year GAAP EPS of $5.64–$5.74, adjusted EPS of $6.55–$6.65, and manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions of $800–$900 million. The company said the update reflects Congressional approval of the Army's MV-75 funding request and associated contract modifications. Aviation and Systems revenue grew 14% and 16%, respectively, while Bell revenue fell 9%. Total segment profit declined to $355 million from $360 million.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on its common stock through its board of directors.
The dividend will be paid on January 1, 2027, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2026.
Textron (NYSE: TXT) subsidiary Bell announced a purchase order from HALO-Flight for an additional Bell 407GXi air medical helicopter. The aircraft is set to become the seventh Bell 407GXi equipped for instrument flight rules in HALO-Flight’s fleet, allowing flight using cockpit instruments. The order was announced at the 2026 Air Medical Transport Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
HALO-Flight is a nonprofit air medical provider serving South Texas, with emergency-scene response and transfers between medical facilities. Its service area spans 23 counties across approximately 24,000 square miles.
Textron (TXT) subsidiary Textron Aviation received an order from Civil Air Patrol for 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft. The order comprises seven Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two Turbo Skylane T182Ts and one Turbo Stationair HD 206. Textron Aviation expects deliveries to be completed in 2027. The aircraft will support Civil Air Patrol's emergency response, training and community missions across the United States.
Textron (TXT) company TRU Simulation introduced a Cessna Grand Caravan EX virtual reality flight training device on its Veris platform. It is the first Caravan-configured training device in TRU Simulation's portfolio. The dual-seat device replicates Caravan controls and Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, supports single-pilot and multi-crew training, and can operate with or without a virtual reality headset.
Textron (TXT) subsidiary Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 as the aircraft advances toward service. The light jet features Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics and Garmin Emergency Autoland, which is designed to land and stop the aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated. No entry-into-service date was specified.
Textron (NYSE: TXT) announced its Textron Aviation business delivered a Cessna SkyCourier turboprop to the Paraguayan Air Force.
The delivery makes the force the aircraft’s first South American military operator. The purchase was funded by Itaipu Binacional, a binational entity operated by the governments of Brazil and Paraguay. The aircraft joins the force’s existing Cessna Grand Caravan fleet. Textron Aviation said the SkyCourier will support medical evacuations, patient transport and humanitarian aid during disaster relief efforts, including services to remote communities.
Textron (TXT) company TRU Simulation will debut its Cessna Skyhawk Veris virtual reality flight training device at the 2026 NBAA-BACE show in Las Vegas.
Attendees can try live demonstrations at booth #3415. The dual-seat device allows instructors and students to train together and includes Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, supporting training with or without a virtual reality headset. It is designed to meet FAA Level 7 flight training device standards; expansion into fixed-wing training remains subject to qualification. At NBAA-BACE 2025, TRU announced a purchase agreement with US Aviation Academy for five devices, with options for additional units.
Textron Aviation, a Textron (TXT) company, launched three Kansas state-registered youth apprenticeship programs offering paid training to high school students. Open to students beginning at age 16, the programs cover airframe and powerplant maintenance, avionics and engine buildup, in collaboration with WSU Tech and Tri County Tech. The first cohorts began this fall, with classroom instruction and on-the-job skill development spanning up to three years.