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Textron Aviation

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Aircraft · Wichita, Kansas · Est. 2014
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$14B
Valuation
$5.9B
Revenue
14k+
Employees
2014
Founded

Textron Aviation is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company produces aircraft under the Cessna and Beechcraft brands — including Citation business jets, King Air turboprops, Caravan utility aircraft, and piston aircraft — serving business aviation, cargo, military training, and private flying markets globally.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-04-07
Textron Aviation Receives First Military Order for Cessna SkyCourier from Belgium
Textron Aviation secured its first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier in April 2026, with Belgium ordering five aircraft for its Special Operations Forces, officially launching the SkyCourier into the global defense market.
Press Release·2026-01-29
Textron Aviation Delivers 49 Jets and 43 Turboprops in Q4 2025
Textron Aviation delivered 49 business jets and 43 commercial turboprops in Q4 2025, closing the year with a backlog of $7.7 billion, as demand for Citation jets and Cessna commercial aircraft remained robust.
Press Release·2026-01-29
Textron Aviation Announces 2026 Financial Outlook with $7.7B Backlog
Textron Aviation entered 2026 with a $7.7 billion order backlog, as parent company Textron outlined its 2026 financial outlook highlighting continued strong demand for business jets and commercial turboprop aircraft globally.
Product Launch·2026-01-08
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Enters Service After FAA Certification
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 entered commercial service on January 8, 2026, with launch customers taking delivery following FAA certification in October 2025, adding a next-generation light jet to the Citation business jet family.
Press Release·2025-12-15
Civil Air Patrol Orders 15 New Cessna Aircraft for Life-Saving Missions
Civil Air Patrol ordered 15 new piston-engine Cessna aircraft—seven Skyhawk 172s and eight Skylane 182s—with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 to support the organization's emergency response and community service missions.
Company History
10 milestones
Clyde Cessna founded the Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, laying the foundation for what would become the world's most prolific manufacturer of general aviation aircraft over the following century.

Textron Aviation Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
14,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
13,710 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Draper
Mark Layton — Departments
· 13710 people across 12 depts

Textron Aviation Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$5.9B
+4% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+4%
From $4.2B to $5.9B
Revenue / Employee
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Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$4.2B
$4.8B
$5.4B
$5.7B
$5.9B
Market Share
AI & ML Platforms
34%
share
Textron Aviation
34%
Bombardier
22%
Gulfstream (GA)
18%
Embraer Executive
14%
Pilatus
12%
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TAM
—
SAM
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SOM
Revenue Streams
Core Products/Services70%
Value-Added Services20%
Other Revenue10%
Business Units
Core Business70%
Primary product and service delivery
Growth Initiatives20%
New markets and product expansion
Corporate & Admin10%
Central functions and shared services

Textron Aviation Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Aircraft Engineering2800 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Regulatory
FAA Type Certificate
Certified
All Textron Aviation aircraft — including the Citation Longitude, King Air 360, and Cessna Grand Caravan EX — hold FAA Type Certificates, authorizing their production and sale in the United States and forming the basis for international airworthiness approvals.
Regulatory
EASA Type Certificate
Certified
Textron Aviation's Citation and King Air aircraft hold EASA type certificates, enabling sales and operations across 27 EU member states and forming the basis for bilateral airworthiness recognition with FAA under the U.S.-EU BASA agreement.
Quality
AS9100D
Certified
Textron Aviation's aircraft manufacturing facilities in Wichita, Kansas are AS9100D certified, meeting the aerospace-specific quality management standard required for production of commercial and military aircraft delivered to global customers.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
Textron Aviation's service and aftermarket operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified, governing quality management for maintenance, repair, and overhaul services delivered at 500+ authorized service centers worldwide.
Regulatory
ITAR Compliance
Compliant
Textron Aviation maintains ITAR compliance for military aircraft programs including the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II and AT-6 light attack aircraft, controlling export of defense-related technology to foreign military customers under U.S. State Department oversight.
Environmental
ISO 14001:2015
Certified
Textron Aviation's Wichita manufacturing operations are ISO 14001:2015 certified, governing environmental management for aircraft production processes including composite materials, paint, and fuel system manufacturing.
Quality
NADCAP Accreditation
Certified
Textron Aviation holds NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) accreditation for special processes including welding, composite manufacturing, and non-destructive testing used in Citation jet and King Air turboprop airframes.
Safety
SMS (Safety Management System)
Certified
Textron Aviation operates an FAA-approved Safety Management System (SMS) covering aircraft design, manufacturing, and service operations, ensuring proactive hazard identification across the entire aircraft lifecycle from design to retirement.
Safety
OSHA VPP Star
Certified
Textron Aviation's Wichita manufacturing facilities have achieved OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status, recognizing exemplary safety programs and injury/illness rates well below national averages for aerospace manufacturing.
Safety
DO-178C Avionics Compliance
Certified
Avionics software in Textron Aviation's Citation and King Air aircraft — including Garmin G5000 and Collins Pro Line 21 systems — comply with DO-178C Level A certification, the highest safety assurance level for flight-critical aircraft software.

Textron Aviation Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Aircraft Engineering· 3 roles

Textron Aviation Products & Competitors

Product Suite
5 products · select one to explore
Aircraft
Aircraft
Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Built for the mission. Any mission.

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a utility turboprop aircraft powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine, configured to carry 14 passengers or up to 3,530 lbs of cargo. It serves cargo operators, regional airlines, skydiving centers, air charter services, and humanitarian organizations requiring rugged STOL performance into unpaved airstrips worldwide.

Use Cases
Remote cargo delivery to unimproved airstrips in Alaska, Africa, and Pacific island nationsRegional airline feeder service connecting remote communities to hub airportsHumanitarian aid and missionary aviation operations in developing regions with difficult terrain
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Key Customers
FDX
FedEx Feeder
MAF
Mission Aviation
SDC
Skydive Chicago
Competitive Intelligence
VSPiper PA-46 Malibu
THEM

The Piper PA-46 Malibu/Mirage is a pressurized single-engine piston aircraft from Piper Aircraft used by owner-pilots for personal and business transportation at high altitudes.

EDGE

Higher payload, STOL performance, and 60+ year legacy of mission-proven reliability in extreme environments

VSViking Air Twin Otter
THEM

The Viking Air Twin Otter is a twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft used for short-haul regional passenger transport, cargo, and medevac in remote areas with short or unpaved airstrips.

EDGE

Single-engine simplicity and lower operating cost at similar payload capability

VSLet L-410 Turbolet
THEM

The Let L-410 Turbolet is a Czech-manufactured twin-turboprop utility aircraft used for regional passenger transport, cargo, and parachuting operations in remote and short-strip environments.

EDGE

Proven track record with Cessna's global service network of 500+ authorized service centers

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