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Cessna Partners with Williams International on Engine Maintenance Program
ORLANDO, Fla. Oct. 19, 2009 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is partnering with Williams International to offer customers fixed hourly rates for engine maintenance on most Citation CJ business jets.
As part of Cessna’s ProAdvantage maintenance programs, TAP Advantage provides Citation CJ owners and operators more predictable engine maintenance costs including parts, labor and life cycle components. The program allows coverage for hot section and overhaul as well as unscheduled maintenance.
“Coupled with Cessna’s ProParts and ProTech parts and service programs, TAP Advantage gives the majority of Citation CJ owners and operators the most complete and comprehensive predictable maintenance operating costs available anywhere in the industry,” said Bill Collier, vice president, Citation Parts Distribution. “Cessna worked closely with Williams International in developing this program for customers to increase the value of their Citations along with a maintenance environment free of surprises.”
Maintenance procedures on Williams engines covered by the TAP Advantage program can be performed at any Cessna-owned or operated Citation Service Center in the United States and Europe or authorized service centers approved by Williams International.
TAP Advantage is open initially to CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3 aircraft and will be available on the CJ4 when that model begins deliveries next year. Like other ProAdvantage programs, TAP Advantage features long-term price protection.
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Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2008, Cessna delivered 1,301 aircraft, including 467 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of about $5.662 billion. Since the company was originally established in 1927, some 192,000 Cessna airplanes have been delivered around the world, including more than 6,000 Citations, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at www.cessna.com.
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.
Forward-looking Information: Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including but not limited to the following: [a] changes in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact demand for our products, interest rates and foreign exchange rates; [b] the interruption of production at our facilities or at our suppliers’ facilities; [c] the timing of new product launches and certifications of new aircraft products; [d] the occurrence of slowdowns or downturns in customer markets in which our products are sold or supplied; [e] changes in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders; [f] the launching of significant new products or programs which could result in unanticipated expenses; [g] changes in national or international government policies on the export and import of commercial products; and [h] bankruptcy or other financial problems at major suppliers that could cause disruptions in our supply chain.
As part of Cessna’s ProAdvantage maintenance programs, TAP Advantage provides Citation CJ owners and operators more predictable engine maintenance costs including parts, labor and life cycle components. The program allows coverage for hot section and overhaul as well as unscheduled maintenance.
“Coupled with Cessna’s ProParts and ProTech parts and service programs, TAP Advantage gives the majority of Citation CJ owners and operators the most complete and comprehensive predictable maintenance operating costs available anywhere in the industry,” said Bill Collier, vice president, Citation Parts Distribution. “Cessna worked closely with Williams International in developing this program for customers to increase the value of their Citations along with a maintenance environment free of surprises.”
Maintenance procedures on Williams engines covered by the TAP Advantage program can be performed at any Cessna-owned or operated Citation Service Center in the United States and Europe or authorized service centers approved by Williams International.
TAP Advantage is open initially to CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3 aircraft and will be available on the CJ4 when that model begins deliveries next year. Like other ProAdvantage programs, TAP Advantage features long-term price protection.
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Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2008, Cessna delivered 1,301 aircraft, including 467 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of about $5.662 billion. Since the company was originally established in 1927, some 192,000 Cessna airplanes have been delivered around the world, including more than 6,000 Citations, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at www.cessna.com.
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.
Forward-looking Information: Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including but not limited to the following: [a] changes in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact demand for our products, interest rates and foreign exchange rates; [b] the interruption of production at our facilities or at our suppliers’ facilities; [c] the timing of new product launches and certifications of new aircraft products; [d] the occurrence of slowdowns or downturns in customer markets in which our products are sold or supplied; [e] changes in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation of orders; [f] the launching of significant new products or programs which could result in unanticipated expenses; [g] changes in national or international government policies on the export and import of commercial products; and [h] bankruptcy or other financial problems at major suppliers that could cause disruptions in our supply chain.
