At the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This program is designed to support the RTAF’s Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft fleets.

The Beechcraft T-6TH trainer and AT-6TH light attack aircraft are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC , a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.

Textron Aviation Defense, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA, is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these aircraft. Thai Aviation Industries, located in Bangkok, Thailand, will serve as the prime contractor for this program, leveraging its extensive history of providing support to the RTAF.

“The Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft strengthen mutual defense cooperation and the relationship between the United States and Thailand,” said Tom Webster, vice president of Defense Sales. “This agreement with Thai Aviation Industries ensures the highest level of sustainment support for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and is an important element of our commitment to the growth of the Thai aerospace industry.”

The agreement strengthens the capabilities of both companies by combining Textron Aviation Defense’s expertise as an aircraft OEM with Thai Aviation Industries’ strategic position and experience in Thailand.

The partnership aims to provide long-term support and sustainment to the RTAF’s aircraft, ensuring a high level of readiness for training and light attack missions. Both companies are committed to working together to provide the best possible service to the RTAF.

Sobre o Beechcraft T-6 Texan II

The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is the world’s premier military flight training aircraft, recognized for its low acquisition, operating and sustainment costs, enabling global air forces to accelerate pilot training. With an installed base more than four times larger than its closest competitor, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II family of aircraft has been the world’s number one Integrated Training System (ITS) for more than 20 years. The aircraft features an active production line, an industry-leading Manufacturing Readiness Level of 10, a consolidated supply chain and high parts accessibility, with 85 percent component commonality with the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine . To date, the global fleet of more than 1,000 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has exceeded 5 million flight hours in 14 countries and two NATO flight schools.

A vital asset, the T-6 powers global pilot training in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Flight Training Program in Canada, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program (ENJJPT) at Sheppard AFB, Texas, and the U.S. Air Force Aviation Leadership Program, as well as the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard, Hellenic Air Force, Argentine Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Royal Air Force, Iraqi Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Mexican Navy, Mexican Air Force, Royal Moroccan Air Force, Colombian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, Tunisian Air Force and Vietnamese Air Defense Force.

About the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine

Purpose-built for light attack, counterinsurgency and counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) missions, the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine combines high performance with low risk, delivering affordable precision and endurance in harsh operating environments. The aircraft provides operators with cutting-edge intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technology, industry-leading close air support and precision strike capabilities, and the ability to maintain sustained pressure on targets. It also provides reliable combat communications and networked video transmission, connecting sensors and operators — anytime, anywhere.

The U.S. Air Force completed military certification of the aircraft and acquired two Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverines in 2020. The following year, the Royal Thai Air Force — a key U.S. security ally and one of the most advanced air forces in the Asia-Pacific region — followed suit by selecting the Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverine to support light attack operations of its 41st Wing , based at Chiang Mai Air Base.

Sobre a Textron Aviation Defense LLC

With a solid track record in producing and adapting thousands of Beechcraft and Cessna integrated training systems since World War II, Textron Aviation Defense is a go-to company when military forces seek critical mission aerial solutions. As a supplier of the world’s most advanced military flight training aircraft, the company equips armed forces around the world, standing out for its low acquisition, operating and training costs. Since 2001, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II fleet — comprised of more than 1,000 aircraft — has already exceeded 5 million flight hours at two NATO military schools and in 14 countries. Textron Aviation Defense is a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.

Sobre a Textron Aviation

We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation has leveraged our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the ultimate aviation experience for our customers. With a portfolio that includes everything from business jets, turboprops and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military training and defense products, Textron Aviation has the world’s most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft in the world. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flying.

For additional information, visit www.txtav.com | specialmissions.txtav.com | defense.txtav.com | scorpion.txtav.com .

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 recognized worldwide for its powerful brands, including Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, EZ-GO and Textron Systems.

For additional information, visit: www.textron.com .

Certain statements in this press release may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, prospects or other non-historical matters. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by them.

Sobre a Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd.

Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. (TAI) was established under the policy of the Government of Thailand and the Royal Thai Air Force to provide aircraft maintenance for government agencies and expand the country's aircraft maintenance capabilities to become a world-class maintenance center. TAI is an approved MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) company in Thailand and has been granted privileges under the Public Procurement and Supply Administration Act to provide maintenance support for all government-owned aircraft.

TAI has been playing a key role in MRO services including logistics support for military and commercial aircraft in Thailand for over 20 years. The company has expertise in the maintenance of various aircraft, such as F-16A/B, C-130H, T-6C, Alpha Jet, Saab 340, BT-67, ATR72-500, S-92A, Cessna 150/152/172/182/208, Bell 121/412, Airbus A320, Boeing B737 and Airbus helicopters (H125/H145/H155/H175), among others.

The original language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as a convenience only and must refer to the original language text, which is the only version of the text that has legal effect.

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