June 3, 2010, Laval, Quebec - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) recently honored 73 suppliers from the United States, Canada and Switzerland in its annual awards program.

The awards recognize companies for achieving distinction in product quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and robust lean processes. The companies that are honored this year provide Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector with products ranging from aircraft parts and assemblies to sophisticated electronics for spacecraft, as well as everyday services.

"Northrop Grumman has always been rigorous in its selection of suppliers, so your recognition here today is testimony to your hard work, know-how and your dedication to being a valued part of the Northrop Grumman product team." said Lisa Kohl, Vice president of Global Supply Chain for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.

Stephen Kearns, President of Avior, said, "This prestigious award validates the commitment and quality work of our employees. We should be very proud!"

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Laval, Quebec, March 1st, 2010: Avior Integrated Products Inc. today signed a US$35 million, multi-year contract with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd. in Mirabel to supply structural assemblies for the new 429 Helicopter. Avior will manufacture the engine cowl structure, which includes multiple light-weight hybrid assemblies using advanced composite materials and aluminum. The composite work will be performed at Avior’s composite facility in Granby and the metal fabrication at Avior’s metal fabrication and assembly facility in Laval.

Mr. Stephen Kearns, President and CEO of Avior, said “We are very pleased to be awarded a major portion of this exciting new helicopter because it recognizes Avior’s strategy to position the company as a center of excellence in lightweight, hybrid aerospace structures. This long term agreement also builds on the excellent commercial partnership both companies have enjoyed for the past 22 years and aligns our strategic interests to develop new products and technologies using state of the art composite materials.” In 2008 Avior initiated a major expansion plan of its composite facility to elevate its technology level and increase production capacity. The company has doubled its clean room production space, added new inspection and process technology and recently installed an additional 8’ by 26’ autoclave. Kearns added, “It is expected the 429 Engine Cowl Program will create 60 new skilled jobs in Quebec.”

The Model 429 program is Bell Helicopter’s most advanced; IFR-certified light twin-engine helicopter for Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Corporate and Utility missions. Michael Mancuso, Director, Supply Chain & Global Sourcing for Bell Helicopter, said “We have introduced a helicopter that meets or exceeds every critical design element identified by demanding customers. Avior’s growth and new direction achieved in recent years gives us confidence in having such a competent supplier in close proximity.”

About Avior Integrated Products: A privately-held Canadian company, full-service supplier of lightweight structural assemblies for the international aerospace industry. The company’s core operations are manufacturing and assembly of composites, acrylics and metal components, and engineering capabilities in manufacturing support and new product development. See www.avior.ca.

About Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd.: A Bell Helicopter affiliate, manufactures Bell’s commercial helicopters at its 656,600-square-foot (61,000-square-meter) Mirabel facility and employs 1,600 people there and at facilities in Calgary, Alberta, and St. Jérôme, Quebec. See www.bellhelicopter.com.

About Bell Helicopter: A wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor 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. See www.bellhelicopter.com.

About Textron: A multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 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, and Textron Systems. See www.textron.com.