Wilmington,
Mass. - June 23, 2004 - HR Textron
(Santa Clarita, California), an operating unit of Textron Systems, has been selected
by Cessna Aircraft to supply the Flap and Speedbrake actuators for the new Citation
Mustang aircraft. To date, Cessna has firm orders for more than 200 Citation Mustang
aircraft.
Bruce Finley, program manager aircraft controls at HR Textron,
stated, “We are pleased to further our relationship with Cessna through this important
contract. The Citation Mustang award broadens our experience in the application
of actuation control technologies for the business and regional jet market.”
The Citation Mustang is designed to fill an enormous void in the turbine
aircraft market and meet the demanding needs of tomorrow’s aviation environment.
With two turbofan engines, the Mustang will provide more speed, range and altitude
capability than currently offered by any single or multi-engine piston or turboprop
aircraft.
“We are pleased to work with HR Textron for the Mustang flap
and speedbrake actuators. We received proposals from numerous suppliers during
our decision-making phase,” said Craig Weddle, Mustang Supply Management Program
Lead, Cessna Aircraft “HR Textron was awarded this contract because of their thorough
proposal and the established, mutually-beneficial relationship between our two
companies.” About Textron Systems
Textron Systems Corporation
("Textron Systems") provides innovative technology solutions to meet
the needs of the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities. The company
is known for its precision smart weapons, surveillance systems, complex intelligence
and communications systems, aircraft control components, piston engines, specialty
marine craft and armored vehicles. Textron Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Avco Corporation. Avco Corporation is wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc.
More information is available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry
company operating in 33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees. The company
leverages its global network of aircraft, 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 Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available
at www.textron.com. | 
