Textron Inc. Suppliers
American industrial conglomerate with aerospace, defense, and industrial products. Parent of Bell, Cessna, and Beechcraft.
Headquarters: Providence, Rhode Island
Business Segments
Major Programs
Textron manufactures and supports these major aerospace and defense programs, each requiring qualified suppliers throughout the supply chain.
Bell V-280 Valor
Bell 525 Relentless
AH-1Z Viper
Cessna Citation
Beechcraft King Air
Shadow UAV
Supplier Requirements
To supply Textron, machine shops typically need the following certifications and capabilities:
Required Certifications
Typical Capabilities
- •5-axis CNC machining for complex geometries
- •Exotic materials: titanium, Inconel, aluminum alloys
- •Tolerances to ±0.0001" on critical features
- •CMM inspection and first article inspection (FAI)
- •Full material traceability and documentation
- •DFARS compliant material sourcing
How to Become a Textron Supplier
Get Certified
Obtain AS9100 certification and ITAR registration if working on defense programs.
Register
Create an account in Textron's supplier portal and complete the registration process.
Qualification
Complete supplier qualification questionnaires and pass any required quality audits.
Build Track Record
Start with smaller orders to demonstrate quality and reliability before larger programs.
AS9100 Certified Machine Shops
These shops have the certifications typically required to supply Textron programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications do I need to supply Textron?
Textron typically requires suppliers to hold AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, ISO 9001. The specific requirements vary by program and component criticality. Most machined components require at minimum AS9100 certification.
How do I become an approved Textron supplier?
To become a Textron supplier: 1) Obtain required certifications (AS9100, ITAR if defense), 2) Register in their supplier portal, 3) Complete supplier qualification questionnaire, 4) Pass quality audit if selected, 5) Start with smaller orders to build track record.
What programs does Textron manufacture?
Textron produces Bell V-280 Valor, Bell 525 Relentless, AH-1Z Viper, Cessna Citation, Beechcraft King Air and 1 other major programs. Each program has specific supply chain requirements and qualification processes.
Where is Textron headquartered?
Textron is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 4 major business segments: Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial.
What types of machine shops supply Textron?
Textron works with AS9100 certified machine shops offering precision CNC machining, 5-axis capabilities, exotic materials expertise (titanium, Inconel), and tight tolerance work. ITAR registration is required for defense programs.
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