Textron Inc. is a multi-industry aerospace and defense company operating five segments across aircraft, helicopter and industrial manufacturing, defense systems and financial services.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company and one of today's leading aerospace and defense companies, founded in 1923 and headquartered in the United States, with operations worldwide. The company works across aircraft and helicopter manufacturing, defense systems, industrial products and financial services, and it has evolved from a yarn-spinning operation into a business spanning five operating segments.
Its segments are Bell, the helicopter manufacturing business; Textron Aviation, a premier aircraft manufacturer; Textron Systems, focused on defense and systems solutions; Industrial, covering specialized products; and Finance, providing financial services. The technical work behind these businesses spans aerospace engineering, helicopter and aircraft manufacturing, defense systems and solutions, specialized industrial products manufacturing and financial services.
The company's industry verticals include aerospace, defense, commercial aviation, special mission aviation, industrial manufacturing and financial services. Its stated approach is innovation-driven and grounded in a legacy of engineering excellence, with an emphasis on adapting to evolving market demands and technological advancements across a diverse business portfolio.
