The F-16I FST , when delivered, will be
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Successfully fielded in 2003 by Lockheed Martin, the FST for the F-15I has
been in continuous operation and providing superb training capability meeting
the needs of the Israeli Air Force.lockheedmartin . Piloted by Cessna
Engineering Test Pilots Don Alexander and Jon Cooper, the conformed
CJ2+ prototype took to the air from Mid-Continent Airport at 10:03 AM
(CST).cessna.

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"The CJ2+ team did an
exceptional job building this airplane, and they should be very proud.

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The Citation CJ2+ was announced at the 2004 National Business
Aviation Association (NBAA), and is the successor to the Citation CJ2 .

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This is the first major step towards obtaining CJ2+ certification and
delivering the first airplane .com.

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"Orders for the CJ2+ have been strong, and we're confident they'll
continue to increase as we near certification.

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The Citation CJ2+ will be manufactured on the production line
where Cessna is currently manufacturing the Citation CJ1, CJ2 and CJ3.
This consolidation of production lines is enabled by Cessna's lean
manufacturing advancements, whereby Cessna can build a CJ1+, CJ2+, or
CJ3 airframe on the same advanced module tooling.

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During the two-hour and six-minute test flight, the pilots flew
an aggressive flight profile to test basic stability, flap and landing
gear extension and retraction, controllability, trim actuation , engine
operating characteristics and basic autopilot operation. The next Citation CJ2+ available for sale will
be delivered in the second quarter of 2007.

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In addition, Lockheed Martin will provide an
Instructor Operator Station, debrief capability and synthetic environment.----Cessna Aircraft
Company, a subsidiary of Textron Inc.

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A
software development capability is also being provided by Lockheed Martin to
enable the Government of Israel to update the FST after it is delivered. Textron is known around the world for its
powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information
is available at www.textron. 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
the following: (a) the extent to which Textron is able to achieve
savings from its restructuring plans; (b) uncertainty in estimating
the amount and timing of restructuring charges and related costs; (c)
changes in worldwide economic and political conditions that impact
interest and foreign exchange rates; (d) the occurrence of work
stoppages and strikes at key facilities of Textron or Textron's
customers or suppliers; (e) Textron's ability to perform as
anticipated and to control costs under contracts with the U.

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, The Israeli Ministry of
Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) an $18 million Foreign
Military Funds (FMF) commercial contract to provide a Flight and Systems
Trainer (FST) for Israeli F-16I pilot training.
"Compared to the CJ2, the CJ2+ offers customers enhanced
performance and the most advanced avionics suite for this class of
airplane ," said Cessna's Chairman, President and CEO Jack J.

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It is powered by Williams' FJ44-3A-24 dual-channel FADEC engine, which
offer the advantage of better thrust specific fuel consumption and
FADECS compared to the CJ2's current engine.
Cessna Aircraft Company is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. The company leverages its global network of aircraft,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative
solutions and services.

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The F-16 FST provides flight, emergency procedures , aircraft systems
operation, and tactical and weapon systems training.
"The realism of the FST will provide Israeli Air Force pilots training
that builds skills and instincts required of combat pilots," said Bill
Baginski, Lockheed Martin F-16I FST program manager.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 135,000
people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems ,
products and services. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are
made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements.

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More information about Cessna
Aircraft Company is available at www.

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The Government of Israel has separately procured the avionics simulation,
cockpit and visual system, which will be provided to Lockheed Martin as
Government of Israel furnished equipment.S.

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ORLANDO, Fla. Lockheed Martin will
provide hardware and software to simulate the F-16I aircraft systems, sensors,
weapons and flight dynamics. (NYSE: TXT), marked a major
milestone for its new Citation CJ2+ as the company celebrated the
aircraft's first flight on Saturday, April 2, 2005. This lean technology
allows Cessna to adjust Citation CJ1+, CJ2+ and CJ3 production rates
more efficiently, and deliver airplanes to customers with shorter lead
times. Textron is
a $10 billion multi-industry company with more than 44,000 employees
in 40 countries.

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This trainer will be used to
familiarize Israeli aircrews with the performance of the latest F-16 Block 50
aircraft. Lockheed Martin will integrate and
test all subsystems before shipping the complete FST to Israel for
installation.
Cessna anticipates certification for the Citation CJ2+ in the
fourth quarter of this year, and first customer deliveries in the
second quarter of 2006.

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Pelton. The Citation CJ2+ is
equipped with the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite .com
For additional information or questions about the general aviation
industry, contact the General Aviation Manufacturers Association
(GAMA) at 202-393-1500 or www.

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It is designated
as a model 525A, and will serve single pilot operators.

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"The Citation CJ2+ first flight was a great success ," said Norm
Baker, Citation CJ1+ and CJ2+ program manager.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $18 Million for Israeli F-16 Flight Trainer

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other oral and written statements made by Textron from time to time
are forward-looking statements , including those that discuss
strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; or project
revenues, income, returns or other financial measures.
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