Textron

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company with about 34,000 employees and US$14.8 billion in revenue, according to its website. It was founded in 1923 as a yarn-spinning operation. For aviation, the relevant businesses are Textron Aviation and Bell.

Aviation businesses

• Textron Aviation, maker of Cessna aircraft
• Bell, the helicopter and tiltrotor business
• Textron Systems, with products such as the RIPSAW uncrewed ground vehicle
• Textron Finance, which supports its businesses with financing

Aircraft shown on the site

The Cessna range on the website includes the Citation CJ4 Gen3, Citation CJ3 Gen3 and Citation M2 Gen3 jets, and the Skyhawk, Skylane and Stationair piston aircraft. A Citation CJ4 Gen3 production unit rollout was reported in October 2026.

Company facts

• Five business segments: Bell, Textron Aviation, Industrial, Textron Systems and Finance
• About 34,000 employees worldwide
• Founded in 1923
• Serves aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems customers
• Listed on the New York Stock Exchange as TXT