Bell, Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Defense LLC,
Textron Systems, TRU Simulation + Training and Textron Airborne
Solutions, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have
announced their plans for the Paris Air Show—the largest aerospace
event in the world—which will be held June 17-23 at the Exhibition
Center of Le Bourget. Textron will be displaying in Textron
Pavilion A2.
“Our exhibit demonstrates a deep and diverse lineup of
commercial and military aircraft, unmanned systems and simulation
and training solutions,” says Textron’s Chairman and CEO Scott
Donnelly. “We’re excited to show Paris Air Show attendees how
focused we’ve been on delivering new levels of innovation and
performance.”
Bell
Since the company’s beginning in 1935, Bell has set the pace for
the helicopter industry, expanding the scope of vertical lift. Bell
was the first to obtain commercial certification for a helicopter
nearly 60 years ago – and since then, has delivered thousands of
innovative aircraft to customers around the world. When it comes to
developing the world’s first air taxi or producing life-saving
commercial and military aircraft, Bell has the innovative minds and
the relentless drive to revolutionize search and rescue operations,
business travel and vertical takeoff and lift. And we are just
getting started.
Discover these next-generation aircraft on static display during
Paris Air Show this year:
- The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light
single engine helicopter is the ideal military trainer aircraft and
offers incredible value unlike any other helicopter in its class.
With more than 150 delivered around the world, it is designed to be
easier and safer to fly thanks to its superior standard equipment
and state-of-the-art Garmin 1000H TM glass cockpit.
- With over 330,000 hours on the global
fleet, the Bell 429 is designed with the future in mind, enhancing
occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront
as mission requirements evolve. The Bell 429 has been chosen by
police forces, air medical teams and militaries around the world
for time-sensitive missions.
- The Bell 525 Relentless full-scale
mock-up outfitted with Mecaer Aviation’s luxurious MAGnificent
interior will be on static display this year. The aircraft offers
customers a general leap forward, bringing new technological
advances designed to benefit operators and increase safety
standards of the industry. The 525 is expected to be the first
commercial aircraft certified with Fly-By-Wire technology which
greatly increases safety through reduced pilot workload and
enhanced situational awareness.
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation and Textron Aviation Defense—a subsidiary of
Textron Aviation Inc.—will be showcasing their defense and special
mission capabilities at the Paris Air Show, featuring static
displays of the highly advanced Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine, a flight
inspection-configured Cessna Citation Latitude, an ISR-configured
Beechcraft King Air 350i and a Cessna Grand Caravan EX equipped
with an array of radars and sensors.
The Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine is the world’s most cost-effective
turboprop approach to light attack and armed reconnaissance,
equipping the warfighter with the greatest level of mission
configurability, the most advanced ISR technology, an optimized
battlespace networking capability and the unwavering mission
support of a global service network. The AT-6 Wolverine meets the
full spectrum of U.S. Air Force Light Attack Aircraft (LAA)
Integrated Weapon System (IWS) requirements.
Textron Aviation has engineered and designed innovative interior
and avionics options that optimize the Latitude for installations
of Flight Inspection systems and has enabled a more cost-effective
and rapid installation for its customers. The Latitude’s flight
inspection systems have been outfitted with the latest technology
in en-route and terminal navigation aids while the aircraft
features an extended range of border-to-border flight calibration,
the payload capacity for extensive onboard test equipment and a
dual flight inspection and executive transportation
configuration.
The Beechcraft King Air 350i surpasses its predecessor’s
high-caliber performance with more payload capability and range and
delivers a quieter interior with standard Wi-Fi and Pro Line
Fusion™ avionics with full touch-screen simplicity. The King Air is
the world’s most popular business turboprop aircraft—a title
sustained over five decades of continuous enhancement.
The freedom to configure the Cessna Grand Caravan EX to meet
changing demands empowers operators to meet diverse surveillance
mission requirements. External mounting provisions enable use of
advanced electro optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems that transmit
imaging to cabin mission computers and available cockpit repeaters.
Intelligence is shared in real time via tactical radio and
satellite downlink.
Textron Systems
Textron Systems is a longstanding leader in unmanned aircraft
systems and command-and-control technologies, with more than one
million flight hours across platforms.
The business will highlight its Aerosonde® Small Unmanned
Aircraft System (SUAS) during the 2019 Paris Air Show. The
Aerosonde system offers proven, multi-mission performance in both
military and commercial land- and sea-based applications. The
Aerosonde is equipped for real-time, full-motion video and
communications relay within a single flight. In addition, it offers
dedicated space and power to integrate additional capabilities
based on customer requirements. With more than 300,000 total flight
hours, the Aerosonde SUAS delivers thousands of flight hours each
month for customers around the world.
Textron Systems also will highlight its expeditionary Aerosonde
HQ, an enhanced, hybrid-quadrotor variant of the proven Aerosonde
SUAS that combines the vertical takeoff and landing capability of a
multi-rotor platform with the efficiency and speed of the Aerosonde
fixed-wing aircraft. Incorporating the purpose-built Lycoming®
EL-005 heavy fuel engine for benchmark-setting reliability and
performance, the small, highly mobile Aerosonde HQ configuration
offers two-person setup and launch in less than 20 minutes. The
expeditionary Aerosonde HQ system was selected by the U.S. Army in
March to participate in Phase 1 of its Future Tactical Unmanned
Aircraft System (FTUAS) initiative, which will allow users to
envision and define the capabilities and operational concepts it
will need for future combat.
For decades, Textron Systems’ Shadow® TUAS has been the U.S.
Army’s workhorse for both Brigade Combat Teams and Combat Aviation
Brigades. With more than one million operational hours, Textron
Systems has begun flight tests of the Shadow TUAS Block III
configuration, which incorporates significant enhancements to
continue the platform’s record of exemplary operational
availability.
TRU Simulation + Training
TRU Simulation + Training delivers innovative, total aviation
training solutions to the commercial and military markets while
providing superior technical support and customer service. TRU
continues to build its presence as a leading provider to aircraft
OEMs and is currently developing the world’s first 777X full flight
training suite— as exclusive simulator supplier on the 777X program
to Boeing. TRU will have senior executives available to answer
questions about TRU’s total training solutions.
Textron Airborne Solutions
This business includes the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company
(ATAC), the industry-leading provider of tactical flight training
and adversary services which was acquired by Textron in 2016. ATAC
provides realistic fighter adversary flight operations to the U.S.
Departments of the Navy and Air Force with numerous tactical
aircraft, highly skilled former military fighter pilots, and an
impressive maintenance and logistics program. In addition to
preserving flight hours on front-line active military aircraft,
ATAC also enables the Department of Defense to focus on "blue air"
combat flight training, ensuring U.S. military pilots have every
possible tactical advantage.
About Bell
Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 80 years,
we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can
take us.
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier
and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were aboard NASA’s first
lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market.
Today, we’re defining the future of on-demand mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas—as a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Textron Inc.,--we have strategic locations around the globe. And
with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our
military achieve their missions is a passion of ours.
Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional
experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always,
with safety at the forefront. For more information, visit
www.bellflight.com.
About Textron Aviation
Inc.
Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority
and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, which account
for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. The
Textron Aviation brands represent unrivaled innovation, performance
and leadership in the industry, and offer an unmatched value
proposition rooted in the total ownership experience. Leveraging
unparalleled speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most
versatile and comprehensive business and general aviation product
portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business:
business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop
aircraft, high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and
defense aircraft and a complete global customer service
organization. Textron Aviation has delivered more than 250,000
aircraft in over 143 countries. Its broad range of products include
such best-selling aircraft as Citation business jets, King Air and
Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which
are backed by the industry’s most capable global service network.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com
About Textron Aviation Defense
LLC
When military customers need airborne solutions for their
critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation Defense. Provider
of the world’s leading military flight trainer—the Beechcraft T-6
Texan II—as well as the innovative, multi-mission Beechcraft AT-6
Wolverine and the bold Textron Scorpion jet, this trio of defense
aircraft deliver unparalleled low acquisition, operating and
training costs, are produced and missionized in America’s Heartland
and are backed by the world’s most capable global service network.
For more information,
visit defense.txtav.com and scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems is a world leader in unmanned air, surface and
land products, services and support for aerospace and defense
customers. Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise,
Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field
and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer
capabilities and deliver value. For more information, visit
www.textronsystems.com.
About TRU Simulation +
Training
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, delivers
innovative, total aviation training solutions to the commercial and
military markets while providing superior technical support and
customer service. Headquartered in Goose Creek, S.C., the company
is known for its high-fidelity training devices, pilot and
maintenance training, military mission training, and aviation
training services and support. For more information, visit
www.TRUsimulation.com.
About Textron Airborne
Solutions
Textron Airborne Solutions is the parent business unit of the
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC). Together, they provide
live-fly aviation solutions to an expanding military market. ATAC
is the leading provider of adversary and aggressor flight
operations in direct support of Department of Defense tactical
training, deployment workups and exercise scenarios. For more
information, visit www.atacusa.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation +
Training. For more information, visit www.textron.com.
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