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CESSNA CITATIONS LEAD THE INDUSTRY IN 2018 DELIVERIES; CITATION LATITUDE RECOGNIZED AS MOST DELIVERED MIDSIZE BUSINESS JET

February 20, 2019

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 20, 2019) – Inc., a Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that its

Citation aircraft were the most-delivered business jets of 2018 according to the annual shipment and billings report published by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Textron Aviation delivered 188 business jets – including 57 Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft – winning the midsize segment for the third

consecutive year and outselling its closest competitor four to one.

“Leading business jet deliveries in 2018 is a continued testament to the trust our valued customers place in the Citation family,” said Rob Scholl, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing.

“We’re honored to see that customers and operators have responded by making the Latitude their midsize

platform of choice for three years running.”

Recognized for its mission exibility and low operating costs, the Citation Latitude has grown in popularity with

operators worldwide. In 2018, the midsize jet earned certication in Australia and China and today, the aircraft is

certied in 43 countries. The worldwide eet has amassed more than 150,000 ight hours since entering service

in 2015.

The jet’s class-leading takeoff eld length of 3,580 feet provides greater access to airelds usually reserved for

smaller aircraft, allowing operators to land closer to their nal destinations. Inside, the Latitude’s at oor cabin

delivers a new level of comfort to the midsize segment, and features like Bluetooth connectivity and a custom wireless cabin management system give passengers cabin control from their personal devices.

About Textron Aviation Inc.

Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home to the , Cessna and Hawker

brands, which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft ying. The Textron Aviation brands represent unrivaled innovation, performance and leadership in the industry, and offer an unmatched value

proposition rooted in the total ownership experience. Leveraging unparalleled speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most versatile and comprehensive business and general aviation product portfolio in the world through ve principal lines of business: business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high

performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft and a complete global customer service organization. Textron Aviation has delivered more than 250,000 aircraft in over 143 countries. Its broad range of

products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2019/Cessna-Citations-lead-the-industry-in-2018-deliveries-Citation-Latitud… 1/2 4/21/2019 Textron Inc - Cessna Citations lead the industry in 2018 deliveries; Citation Latitude recognized as most delivered midsize business jet military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s most capable global service network. For more information, visit www.txtav.com.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and

nance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO,

Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

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