Top 11 Largest Aerospace Companies in the US

9. Textron (NYSE: TXT)

Textron is a conglomerate based in the capital of Rhode Island, Providence. It has many subsidiaries comprising of various businesses which include Arctic Cat, Textron Aviation, Bell Textron and Lycoming Engines. It is in fact responsible for some of the most popular aircraft brands such as Hawker, Cessna and Beechcraft. In 2019, Textron had profits of nearly $9.8 billion while providing employment to over 35,000 people. The funny thing is, it actually started off as a textile company, only to transition to aviation later on in the 1950s and 1960s.

Textron Inc.

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