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Gov. Mark Parkinson and Bombardier Aerospace officials agreed to collaborate on securing the future of the company's Learjet site in Wichita, the governor's office said in a news release Thursday.
Parkinson met this week with Bombardier Aerospace president and chief operations officer Guy Hachey at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England.
Details have not been finalized. They will be released at a public event scheduled for July 30 in Wichita, the governor's office said.
Bombardier Aerospace is investing in current production Learjet aircraft and in the new Learjet 85 midsize jet, which is under development.
The site will be modified to take on the 85 program. It will be responsible for final assembly, interior completion, paint and final delivery of the new plane. The plant will add a new paint facility and expand its hangars.
"Continuing to find opportunities to bring jobs and revitalize the Kansas economy remains one of my top priorities as we emerge out of the recession," Parkinson said in the release.
Wichita and the entire aviation industry have faced enormous challenges over the past two years.
"We must seize opportunities to ensure this important sector of our economy once again prospers. I am delighted to work with Bombardier to secure the future site of Learjet, keep these jobs for Wichita and further our economic recovery in Kansas," Parkinson said.
Parkinson is in Farnborough promoting the Kansas aviation industry and encouraging global aviation companies to invest in Kansas.
On Wednesday, he met with Hawker Beechcraft CEO Bill Boisture.
The meeting followed news that Hawker Beechcraft is considering moving work out of Wichita and putting a facility in Louisiana or Mississippi.
Machinists union members say the company is considering moving work that could reduce its hourly work force by 50 to 75 percent.
No decisions have been made, Boisture said.
