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Bell Helicopter Opens Expanded Logistics Center

July 7, 23008, Calgary – On Sat., July 5, 2008
Bell Helicopter Canada opened its new 38,000 square foot Canadian Supply Centre located in the
Calgary International Airport's YYC Global Logistics Parks.

Bell Helicopter's new Calgary home will continue to be the primary
Canadian distribution facility for the company as well as an important
addition to the Airport's growing trade community.

Mike Blake, Bell's executive vice-president for Customer Solutions
stated, "Bell is known through-out the rotorcraft industry for its
customer support and in fact have been rated #1 for 14 consecutive
years. As we continue to expand internationally facilities like this
will help us provide the level of service our customers have come to
expect from Bell."

"This new location will allow us the opportunity to grow and expand
our business, providing us the increased ability to service market
demands," Colin Bartole, Manager — Bell Helicopter Canadian Supply
Center, said. "As a leader in the rotary wing industry, our alignment
with the front runners in the Canadian airport business development
market certainly lends itself to a strong OEM (original equipment
manufacturer) representation in Calgary for years to come."

About Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter 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 $13.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 34
countries with approximately 44,000 employees. The company leverages
its global network of aircraft, 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.