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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 (NYSE: TXT) announced intent to separate its Industrial segment (Kautex and Textron Specialized Vehicles) to form a standalone Industrial company and a "New Textron" focused on aerospace and defense.
Key metrics: New Textron expects >$12 billion in 2026 revenues and a $19 billion backlog; Industrial expects >$3 billion in 2026 revenues. Target timeline: 12–18 months, subject to regulatory and board approvals.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share. Dividends will be paid on July 1, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2026.
Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced Starlink high-speed connectivity is now available as an aftermarket upgrade for the Cessna Citation Ascend after AeroMech received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
The Cessna Citation 560XL fleet has also received EASA certification for Starlink installation at Textron Aviation’s European service centers; installs use a Starlink Aviation Kit and only require aircraft power input.
Textron Aviation (NYSE:TXT) entered a purchase agreement with LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jets to support charter operations across Europe.
Deliveries to LUMINAIR are expected to begin in 2026. The Latitude seats up to nine passengers and is marketed for varied missions including corporate travel, air ambulance and special missions.
Textron Aviation (NYSE: TXT) announced availability of the Gogo 5G cabin connectivity upgrade for multiple Cessna Citation models after FAA Supplemental Type Certificate issuance. Customers can install new AVANCE Gogo 5G systems or upgrade existing AVANCE systems at domestic Textron Aviation Service Centers.
The upgrade delivers faster speeds, lower latency, improved WiFi, dual band routing and dynamic bandwidth management; availability will expand to CJ4, CJ3+ and CJ3 pending FAA STC.
Bell Textron (NYSE: TXT) announced the U.S. Army officially designated the MV-75 as the Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes. The MV-75 (multi-mission vertical takeoff) commemorates the Army's 1775 founding and emphasizes speed, range, lethality, MOSA, and long-range air assault capability.
Bell and the Army remain on schedule toward delivery of the first test aircraft as assembly and production accelerate under Army Contract No. W58RGZ-23-C-0001.
Textron Aviation Defense (NYSE: TXT) was awarded a five-year U.S. government contract valued at over $150,000,000 to provide Sustaining Engineering and Program Management services for the T-6A, T-6B and T-6D fleet.
The modification raises the contract's cumulative ceiling to $510,000,000 from $240,000,000, and covers sustainment, maintenance, repairs, modifications and integrity programs supporting more than 700 T-6 Texan II aircraft. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kansas.
Textron Aviation (NYSE:TXT) announced avionics and propulsion upgrades for its Cessna piston lineup, including Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD.
Key changes: Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 and Lycoming dual electronic ignition (dual EIS) now standard on new piston aircraft, with entry into service expected in late 2026–early 2027.
Textron Aviation (NYSE:TXT) will debut the Cessna Citation Longitude and the European show debut of the Cessna Citation Ascend at AERO Friedrichshafen, April 22–25, 2026.
Textron Aviation will display multiple Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel aircraft at static display SD-11 and booth A2-130 and highlight European aftermarket support including five company service centers and the European Parts Distribution Center.
Textron Aviation (NYSE:TXT) announced the Peruvian Army signed to acquire a cargo-door equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C for medevac, patient transport and disaster relief. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028 and includes an offset program with medical equipment, training and maintenance support.
The order follows prior deliveries to the Peruvian Air Force and highlights King Air’s long service record and heavy adoption in Peru (44% of the turboprop fleet).