Textron eAviation acquires Amazilia Aerospace
Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business segment, today announced that Textron eAviation GmbH has acquired substantially all the assets of Amazilia Aerospace GmbH, a respected developer of digital flight control, flight guidance and vehicle management systems for civil manned and unmanned aircraft.
“We’re excited to welcome Amazilia Aerospace’s talented employees and innovative technologies to the Textron eAviation team,” said Kriya Shortt, President & CEO, Textron eAviation segment. “This integration represents our continued dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.”
With this integration, Amazilia Aerospace’s skilled workforce of approximately 30 employees and facilities based in Munich, Germany joins Textron eAviation GmbH, part of the Textron eAviation business segment of Textron Inc.
“This acquisition validates the hard work and dedication of our team,” said Christoph Dörhöfer, President and Managing Director of Amazilia Aerospace. “We look forward to joining a company that’s as passionate as we are about advancing aviation technology.”
This addition strengthens Textron eAviation’s internal capabilities, supporting its focus on positively impacting the next generation of flight. The former Amazilia Aerospace team will work closely with Textron eAviation’s Pipistrel team on aircraft such as the Surveyor and Nuuva.
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Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Textron eAviation is focused on sustainable flying, backed by Textron's 100 years of expertise and the restless spirit for innovation that is embodied in our Pipistrel, Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell brands.
Taking the lead in Textron's development of sustainably powered flight, Textron eAviation is leveraging the industry-leading product design, certification, manufacturing, and aftermarket solutions from across Textron’s businesses. For more information, visit www.e-aviation.com.
About Textron Inc.
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