Michael Kraft to Head Lycoming Engines

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.--(Business Wire)--
Lycoming Engines, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced Michael
Kraft as its new senior vice president and general manager, replacing Ian Walsh
who was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer at Textron Systems. Lycoming is an
operating unit of Textron Systems.

As Lycoming`s senior vice president and general manager, Kraft will oversee all
aspects of the business, reporting to Fred Strader, chief operating officer of
Textron Systems. Formerly Lycoming`s vice president of Research, Development &
Engineering, Kraft led a high-performing team that accelerated product
development, while still meeting the company`s high engine safety and
performance standards. He also led Lycoming`s Air Safety Investigation unit.

"Mike`s work, along with that of the entire Lycoming team, has helped Lycoming
re-emerge as a recognized innovator and leader in the General Aviation market,"
said Strader. "His first-hand knowledge of customer needs and solid technology
credentials will help further strengthen Lycoming`s capabilities and product
lines, positioning the business to grow as the market recovers."

"Lycoming is an outstanding company, full of talented people and great products.
We have a great history dating back to 1907 and a bright future as we continue
to service our proven engines and introduce new cutting-edge engines that keep
our customers flying high," added Kraft.

Kraft joined Lycoming in 2007 following engineering and general management
positions at Andritz, GE Power Systems and GE Aircraft Engines. He holds
bachelor and master degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

About Lycoming

Lycoming Engines specializes in Engineering, Manufacture, Service and Support of
piston aircraft engines. Headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming
piston engines power more than half of the world's general aviation fleet - both
rotary-wing and fixed-wing. Lycoming Engines is a division of Avco Corporation,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. More information is available at
www.lycoming.com.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of
aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its
powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is
available at www.textron.com.

Investor Contacts:
Textron
Doug Wilburne, 401-457-2288
or
Bill Pitts, 401-457-2288
or
Media Contacts:
Lycoming Engines
Scott Miller, 570-327-7001
or
Textron
Michael Maynard, 401-457-2474

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