Textron Inc.
Additional Details
Textron Inc. is an American industrial conglomerate based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded by Royal Little in 1923 as the Special Yarns Company, Textron has evolved into a major US-based military contractor. Its primary subsidiaries include Kautex, Lycoming Engines, and Textron Aviation—which encompasses the prominent Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker aircraft brands. Demonstrating the global reach of its defense products, Textron aircraft are utilized internationally; for instance, the Israeli Air Force's 100 Squadron uses several of the company's models—including the Beechcraft King Air, Queen Air, RC-12D Guardrail, and Bonanza A-36 to support its military operations. -- Listed on NYSE (TXT), Textron Inc. is backed by leading sovereign wealth funds, most notably NBIM.
Listing type
Company that provides economic or military support to Israel
Type of involvement
Import and export
Product category
Military and security equipment
Action needed
- Boycott the company and its securities listed on the stock exchange.
- Pressure sovereign wealth funds to withdraw their investments from the company.
- Organize collective activities and events at the company's headquarters to disrupt its operations; to pressure it to stop dealing with Israel.
Sources
- https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/defense/article/14990775
- https://txtav.com/en/journey/articles/articles/bonanza-bound
- https://www.aironline.nl/weblog/2017/11/19/08-11-2017-israelische-luchtmacht-houdt-grootste-oefening-ooit/355-beech-a36-chofit-bonanza-135sq-israeli-air-force/
- https://www.elbitsystems.com/news/elbit-systems-awarded-38-contract-operate-maintain-and-service-t-6-trainer-fleet-israeli-air
- https://media.txtav.com/195181-hawker-beechcraft-corporation-awarded-israeli-air-force-contract-for-t-6-aircraft/
- https://afsc.org/gaza-genocide-companies