Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company and one of the leading aerospace and defence manufacturers, producing aircraft and helicopters for commercial, defence and special-mission purposes worldwide. Founded in 1923 as a yarn-spinning operation, the company now operates across five business segments and reaches markets around the globe, with its headquarters in the United States.
Its segments are Bell, which specialises in helicopter manufacturing; Textron Aviation, a premier aircraft manufacturer; Textron Systems, focused on defence and systems solutions; Industrial, covering specialised products; and Finance, which provides financial services. Technical work spans aerospace engineering, helicopter and aircraft manufacturing, defence systems and solutions, specialised industrial products and financial services.
The company operates in the aerospace, defence, commercial aviation, special-mission aviation, industrial manufacturing and financial services verticals. Its stated approach is innovation-driven, with a legacy of engineering excellence and a record of adapting to evolving market demands and technological advancements.
