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Bell Helicopter Delivers 412s to Falcon Aviation Services

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Jim McKenna 817-280-4614 / 817-807-3515
jmckenna@bellhelicopter.textron.com

FORT WORTH, Texas (November 15, 2009) - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, kicked off its participation in the Dubai Air Show with the latest delivery of two Bell 412EP helicopters to Falcon Aviation Services. This delivery makes the ninth and tenth 412's delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, eight of which have been delivered this year.

A.J. Baker, vice president for Business Development and Strategy at Falcon Aviation said, "We have been extremely pleased with the performance of the 412. It is a remarkably reliable helicopter, ideally suited to operations in the region and meshes perfectly with our business requirements."

Bell's regional sales Manager Dane Pranke stated, "Falcon Aviation Services needs a helicopter that can carry a sizeable load, is easily configurable and is exceptionally dependable. When you mention those requirements, the 412 automatically comes to mind. We are pleased to count Falcon Aviation as one of our key customers and look forward to a continued relationship for years to come."

Besides core activities in support of Offshore Oil and Gas operations in Abu Dhabi, Falcon Aviation Services, with a fleet of 21 helicopters and 5 Corporate jets, provides a range of Corporate, VIP, Charter, Aircraft Management and Specialist Maintenance services from its primary base at Bateen in Abu Dhabi along with specialist VIP and Tourism helicopter services from dedicated heliports at Dubai Festival City on Dubai Creek and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.

About Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tilt rotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.

About Textron Inc.

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, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.