About the company
Textron Aviation is a major U.S. aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, where it designs and produces Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. The company’s Wichita operations form one of the largest general-aviation manufacturing centers in the world and support aircraft assembly, engineering, component production, flight testing, customer delivery, and aftermarket services. Textron Aviation produces piston aircraft, turboprops, business jets, and special-mission aircraft for customers around the world. Its manufacturing operations include detailed aircraft assembly, structural work, systems installation, avionics integration, painting, inspection, flight testing, and final delivery. The company operates multiple campuses and production facilities around Wichita and maintains a large aerospace workforce. Textron Aviation’s aircraft are produced under rigorous aviation quality and certification requirements, with manufacturing processes designed to meet FAA and international standards. Its Wichita headquarters at One Cessna Boulevard is a major aircraft-production location, making Textron Aviation a strong and direct fit for the Aerospace Manufacturing category.