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SHANGHAI (April 16, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that Cessna-AVIC Aircraft (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd., a Textron Aviation joint venture in China, has signed agreements with the Flight Inspection Center of CAAC (CFIC) for eight new Cessna Citation XLS+ business jets. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to take place from 2019 to 2021.The two companies held a signing ceremony today during the Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (ABACE) at the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

WICHITA, Kan. (April 15, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, will be showcasing its range of business and general aviation aircraft solutions with a static exhibit at this year’s Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (ABACE) April 16-18 at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. With nearly 1,500 jet and turboprop aircraft positioned throughout the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the company has delivered more aircraft to this part of the world than any other general aviation manufacturer.

WICHITA, Kan. (April 15, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced it will welcome former aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker as the keynote speaker to headline its 2019 Customer Conference, scheduled April 29 – May 1 in Wichita. The customer-focused event combines important technical updates, industry news and exclusive networking opportunities for owners and operators of Textron Aviation’s extensive product lineup, including Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft.

WICHITA, Kan. (March 26, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is debuting several of its leading piston aircraft with the recently updated Garmin G1000 NXi avionics next-generation integrated flight deck at this year’s Sun ‘N Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. The four piston aircraft on display are the Beechcraft Baron G58, Beechcraft Bonanza G36, Cessna Turbo Stationair HD and Cessna Skylane. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX, also equipped with the upgraded avionics, and the Cessna Citation M2 light jet have been added to this year’s portfolio of products highlighted at the show.

WICHITA, Kan. (March 26, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, was recognized for its expertise in installing connectivity systems today when the company accepted the 51,500 Five award as a 2018 Dealer of the Year from Gogo Business Aviation – the company’s highest honor – at the 62nd annual Aircraft Electronics Association Convention.

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 25, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced new customer support solutions in Australia by expanding the appointment of Authorized Service Facility (ASF) Premiair Aviation Maintenance Pty Ltd across a full suite of Textron Aviation platforms. These include Cessna Citation, Cessna Caravan, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna and Beechcraft piston and Hawker aircraft, through multiple Premiair locations throughout Australia.

WICHITA, KAN. (Feb. 25, 2019) –Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced its attendance at this year’s Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defense Exposition (Avalon), Feb. 26 to March 3 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia with a versatile array of products and solution capabilities. The company’s slate for the event includes static displays and demonstrations of the Cessna Citation Latitude and Cessna Citation CJ3+, as well as additional displays of the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna Skylane and a Beechcraft King Air 350 flown by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia South Eastern Section.

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 20, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that its Citation aircraft were the most-delivered business jets of 2018 according to the annual shipment and billings report published by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Textron Aviation delivered 188 business jets – including 57 Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft – winning the midsize segment for the third consecutive year and outselling its closest competitor four to one.

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 31, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is stationing three of its Mobile Service Unit (MSU) vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia, during this year’s Super Bowl, bringing factory-direct service and support for Citation, King Air and Hawker customers flying to the event. The MSUs will be located at Peachtree Dekalb Airport (PDK), Fulton County Airport (FTY) and Cobb County Airport (RYY).

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 11, 2018) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced enhanced flight deck capabilities for new production Cessna and Beechcraft piston platforms. The features include new standard and optional equipment as part of Garmin’s G1000 NXi next-generation integrated flight deck, which provides pilots with enhanced control and connectivity in the cockpit.