Textron is known for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Pipistrel, Beechcraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat & Textron Systems.
How does a yarn-spinning operation founded in 1923 become a Fortune 500 aerospace & defense leader? Innovation, perseverance and vision. Here's to our past and what’s ahead!
In 2018, Textron signed the
#PledgetoAmericasWorkers
, a promise to provide enhanced career opportunities for education and training over the next 5 years. Today, we hosted
@IvankaTrump
and
@SecPompeo
at
@TextronAviation
to see how we’re advancing our current and future workforce.
Textron has closed its acquisition of
@pipistrelEU
, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft. We’re excited to add Pipistrel to the Textron family, positioning us to become a leader in sustainable
#aircrafts
.
#eAviation
We’re proud to receive an inaugural Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award for excellence in workforce education and training. Our strength as a company begins and ends with our 35,000 people–together, we make amazing things happen.Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour
For a second consecutive year, we’re honored to be recognized by
@FortuneMagazine
as one of 2023’s “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Thank you to our 33,000 employees around the globe for your hard work and dedication to our customers.
Textron innovators have been out front with technologies, products, systems and services that meet and surpass our customers’ needs. Each year, we honor our top innovators at our annual Chairman’s Award for Innovation dinner. Congratulations to our 2022 award winners!
This week, members of our Diversity and Inclusion team from across the enterprise met at
@BellFlight
to discuss goals and objectives make Textron an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
#diversity
#inclusion
Chairman & CEO Scott Donnelly with Textron Aviation’s Allie Snow & Bell’s Courtland MacQueenette & Jamie Peet at the White House for the President’s Workforce Development Initiative – we’re pledging enhanced training opportunities to thousands of employees over the next 5 years!
We’re honored to be recognized by
@FortuneMagazine
as one of the “Most Admired Companies.” Thank you to our 33,000 employees around the globe for your hard work and dedication to our customers.
#MostAdmiredCos
#FortuneMagazine
Rob Scholl, Textron eAviation President & CEO, showed off the
@pipistrelEU
Velis Electro in the Air Capital of the World, Wichita, KS. He shared how we’re using 100 years of
#aviation
expertise to develop the future of
#sustainable
flight. Learn more:
Textron was founded as Specialty Yarns Corporation in 1923. After several iterations, the name “Textron” was created in 1944 using the "text" from textiles and the "tron" from synthetic fibers like Lustron. Read the full story:
Today and everyday, we acknowledge those who have contributed to the innovation and development of flight. Happy National Aviation Day!
#NationalAviationDay
Textron received the
@AOPA
inaugural Future of Flight Award for “outstanding dedication to strengthening aviation in all its forms.” Textron Chairman & CEO Scott Donnelly accepted the award at AOPA’s R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy reception.
The future of robotic technology is at
#AUSA22
, booth
#3024
!
Come check out our M3 Tech Demonstrator and learn about how we can support your mission.
Textron eAviation is taking the lead in Textron’s development of
#sustainably
powered flight with the expertise of newly acquired
@pipistrelEU
.
Get to know the award-winning global leader in electric aircraft, Pipistrel.
On this Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We celebrate the extraordinary service and commitment of our men and women who have served with courage.
Our
@EZGOvehicles
and Textron teams were able to wrap up 2021 by making a dream come true! They partnered with
@MakeAWishMassRI
and Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Chapters to provide Colin with his very own E-Z-GO
#golfcart
before New Years.
#MakeAWish
#community
A recipient of
@BlackEngineer
STEM Conference’s 2023 Modern-Day Technology Leader award is
@TextronAviation
's Supervisor for Interior Engineering, Derek. He plays an integral part in producing new innovations, creating a better customer experience, and generating success.
We're proud to be named one of Forbes 2019 "Best Employers for New Graduates".
When you start your career with Textron you're joining a multi-industry Fortune 500 company that is dedicated to helping you maximize your potential.
At Textron, we understand when our people work together the best innovations come to life. Do you want to push the boundaries of what's possible? Join our team today!
After successful initial ground engine runs, the
@Beechcraft
Denali single-engine turboprop powered by GE Aviation’s new advanced Catalyst engine is one step closer to its first flight. Learn more:
#aviation
#avgeek
ANNOUNCEMENT: Textron Aviation and
@NetJets
have made a record-breaking deal for up to 1,500
@Cessna
Citation jets. NetJets will be the launch customer for the new Citation Ascend.
Learn more at .
#FlyCessna
#NetJets
#cessna
Many of our businesses, including
@BellFlight
, Textron eAviation, and
@TxtAvDefense
, were in Paris this week for the International Paris Air Show. It was an honor to display some of our latest innovations in Aviation and Aerospace.
#ParisAirShow
#aviation
#eAviation
Congratulations to our Textron Leadership Development Program Class of 2021 on their graduation from the program! To celebrate their completion, they came together last week at one of our Textron Systems offices in Wilmington, MA for trainings and networking events.
#LDP
On this Veteran’s Day, we recognize our veterans at Textron. We take pride that 17% of our US employees have served. We’re proud to have veterans like Steven, who are driven and bring unique experiences and insights to their jobs. We thank all veterans for their service!
Here at Textron, we value the physical and
#mentalhealth
of our employees. That is why each year we hold a
#wellbeing
fair where employees learn more about health and
#wellness
benefits and resources provided by Textron and within the
#Providence
community.
#health
Eco-friendly battery technology from Textron Specialized Vehicles. We've pioneered the use of Samsung SDI lithium technology in our ELiTE series of fully electric lithium-powered vehicles. Learn more about our sustainable products.
#TextronTakesAction
We're honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women. Thanks to all the women of Textron who help drive our success every day! See the 2019 list:
As we look forward to 2023, we can't help but look back at all the we have achieved in 2022. None of this would be possible without our amazing employees from across all our business. Thank you for all that you do!
#BetterTogether
Our EHS teams from all our businesses got together in Texas and were able to connect and share best practices. Textron and our EHS teams are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our business operations while maintaining and enhancing the wellbeing of our employees.
Congratulations to our 2022 HR Aspire Award winners! Employees from
@TextronAviation
,
@TXTSystems
, and Corporate were recognized and celebrated for projects and initiatives that focus on our people, products, and services.
Kindra, Manufacturing Engineer in Supply Chain at
@BellFlight
, is a recipient of
@BlackEngineer
's 2023 Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award. She is co-chair of Bell’s African Ancestry Networking employee resource group and enhances awareness surrounding diversity and inclusion.
Hanging at the Hangar! ✈️
Our Providence, RI corporate
#interns
were able to explore and learn about some of our
@BellFlight
and
@TextronAviation
products at our hangar in Rhode Island.
We are honored to be one of
@Forbes
' "World's Best Employers" for the second year in a row. At Textron, we believe our peoples'
#diverse
and
#unique
experiences is what turns wild ideas into a reality. Join our team today!
#WorldsBestEmployers
#hiring
Textron congratulates Kimberly M. on being selected as DallasCIO's winner of the 2023 Dallas
#ORBIE
Awards Global category. This award recognizes CIOs for leadership and management effectiveness, business value created by technology innovation and overall engagement.
Each quarter, we recognize employees who have gone above and beyond in working towards our Achieve 2025 initiatives of creating safe workplaces, healthy employees, a sustainable footprint, and resilient facilities. Congratulations to this quarter's recipients!
Textron's Mike Maynard is a board member of
@houseofhopecdc
. This RI-based
#nonprofit
provide safe and stable housing and support services to those experiencing
#homelessness
. Through Textron's Matching Gift program, we match Mike's donations to help make a difference.
Everything we innovate, achieve, and do would not be possible without our 33,000+ employees from across the enterprise. Thank you for all do!
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
#ThankYou