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Textron Aviation Businesses Generate Strong Orders at NBAA

Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter make headlines at premier aviation industry event generating strong customer orders.

Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today reported that its Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter businesses have once again yielded strong customer orders and new business opportunities resulting from products announced and/or showcased at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention, held last week in Orlando, FL.

In total, Cessna received 52 Citation jet orders, worth more than $500 million and Bell received 35 helicopter orders, worth more than $100 million.

Cessna's Citation orders include a $200 million, 20-aircraft deal with Vienna-based Jetalliance, to support its Eastern European expansion. Cessna also received 18 customer orders for its Caravan turboprop and single engine piston aircraft.

Citation Encore in-flight\r\n. Click on photo for High Resolution image.

During the show, Cessna unveiled its newest aircraft, the Cessna Citation Encore+, a successor to the popular Encore. The Encore+ provides customers with a new integrated avionics suite, increased payload capabilities and efficiencies, and improved cabin lighting. In addition, for the first time at NBAA, Cessna displayed its newly-certified Citation CJ1+ and CJ2+ -- both announced at last year's show. The company also showcased its new entry-level light jet, the Citation Mustang, which is currently in flight testing with anticipated certification during the fourth quarter of next year.

The avionics on the Encore+ are the most advanced available on this class of business jet.

Propulsion for the Encore+ is generated by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B engines and is rated at 3,400 pounds of thrust.

Maximum payload for the Citation Encore+ has been increased by 200 pounds over the Encore, enabling the operator to realize a useful load (over and above two pilots) of 6,600 pounds.

Other integrated avionics features include a file server system with cursor control panel, electronic approach plates, enhanced map overlays, Pro Line 21 Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) radios, and Collins FMS-3000 with aircraft-specific database.

Bell Helicopter shattered its previous NBAA sales records with aircraft orders across its commercial helicopter line -- largely for its new 429 model, unveiled earlier this year, and for its popular 407 model.

"I am nothing short of thrilled with the results from this year's NBAA show," said Lewis B. Campbell, Textron's Chairman, President and CEO. "Not only did our businesses capture headlines this year with significant news and product announcements, but our order intake was extremely impressive."

"In addition, Bell more than tripled its results from last year's show -- which had previously been its best show in decades," added Campbell. "These results not only signal solid improvements in some of our most important end-markets, but also reflect the strong customer focus and achievements coming out of our businesses. The kind of customer focus, incidentally, that has earned both Bell and Cessna the top spot in customer service ratings in their respective categories from ProPilot magazine."

Cessna, a Textron Company, is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation aircraft. In 2004, Cessna delivered more than 900 aircraft and reported revenues of about $2.5 billion. The global fleet of more than 4,500 Citations is the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Find more information about Cessna Aircraft Company.

Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, is a leading producer of commercial and military helicopters and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce of over 8,000 employees serves customers flying Bell aircraft in over 120 countries.

Textron Inc. consists of a global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to providing customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others.


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