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Revenue, profit up at Cessna Aircraft; Textron posts fourth-quarter loss

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Jan. 25 at 9:25 a.m.

Cessna Aircraft’s parent company, Textron, reported a loss of $19 million for the 2011 fourth quarter on revenue of $3.25 billion.

Bombardier delivered 245 airplanes in 2011

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 23 at 5:28 p.m.

Bombardier Aerospace delivered 245 airplanes during 2011, including163 business jets, 33 of which were Wichita-built Learjets, the company said Monday.

Spirit AeroSystems workers tour Boeing 787 on Wichita stop

By Hurst Laviana, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 22 at 9:58 a.m.

More than 1,100 workers who helped build the Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner toured the aircraft Saturday as its worldwide tour made a stop in Wichita.

Boeing to boost spending with Kansas suppliers

Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 21 at 7:46 a.m.

Boeing plans to increase the amount it spends with Kansas suppliers by 50 percent over the next three years, a company official said this week.

Delayed Dreamliner lands in Wichita

Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 22 at 9:58 a.m.

After a delay Friday morning due to snow and ice in Seattle, Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner landed in Wichita just before 4 p.m., part of Boeing’s six-month worldwide Dream Tour for the 787.

American Airlines underpays on pensions

Associated Press | Jan. 20 at 7:02 a.m.

American Airlines contributed only $6.5 million of the $100 million that it was supposed to pay into employee pension plans this week.

B&B Airparts lands long-term contract with Honda Aircraft

Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 19 at 7:34 a.m.

B&B Airparts is poised for substantial growth because of a long-term supply agreement with Honda Aircraft, the car giant’s aircraft division.

Airbus takes record orders in 2011, beating Boeing

By GREG KELLER, Associated Press | Jan. 17 at 10:16 a.m.

Airbus took in a record number of orders for new commercial aircraft last year as strong demand for its revamped single-aisle plane helped it best fierce U.S. rival Boeing Co. in the race for orders for the fourth year running.

Analysts: Tanker delays defeated Boeing Wichita

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 1 at 10:11 a.m.

Had Boeing secured a controversial Air Force tanker contract during an earlier round of bidding, the company would not be closing its Wichita facility, analysts and a tanker advocate said.

AirTran, transitioning to Southwest Airlines, will stay in Wichita

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 13 at 10:59 p.m.

The country’s largest low-fare carrier will finally arrive in Wichita.

Boeing’s C-130 transport upgrades said to be ended by Pentagon

By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News | Jan. 12 at 12:21 p.m.

The Pentagon has canceled a 10-year-old program that has Boeing upgrading C-130 Hercules transports with modern cockpit electronics, according to two government officials.

Pompeo unveils general aviation campaign

Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 12 at 6:18 a.m.

In March, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood visited Cessna Aircraft and praised Wichita’s general aviation industry.

Cessna parent Textron reportedly could spin off some businesses

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 11 at 7:27 p.m.

Cessna Aircraft’s parent company, Textron, has undertaken a strategic review of the company that could include the option of spinning off some of its business, sources have told Reuters.

Pompeo: "America Flies" grassroots effort to boost general aviation

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Jan. 11 at 3:21 p.m.

In March, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood visited Wichita and praised the city’s general aviation industry.

Boeing to build 737 upgrade alongside current model

By Susanna Ray, Bloomberg News | Jan. 10 at 6:50 p.m.

Boeing Co. plans to build its new 737 MAX, an upgrade of the world’s most widely flown jet, alongside the current model, hoping the efficiencies created will allow the company to almost double output in the same space.

Brownback officially announces Bombardier Learjet expansion

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 10 at 2:11 p.m.

Gov. Sam Brownback hailed Bombardier Learjet’s expansion as good for the company, the community and the state.

Brownback to announce Bombardier incentives today

Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 10 at 6:18 a.m.

Gov. Sam Brownback will visit Bombardier Learjet today to announce an incentive package that will help the site make room for Bombardier’s newest business jet, the Learjet 85.

Don’t blame us for bankruptcy, American Airlines workers say

By Bob Cox, McClatchy Newspapers | Jan. 8 at 8:48 a.m.

When American Airlines parent AMR Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization last month, the finger of blame was primarily pointed at the company’s workers.

Hawker Beechcraft asks Air Force to explain exclusion

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Today at 6:50 a.m.

Hawker Beechcraft CEO Bill Boisture and U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo delivered a unified message Friday at a news conference inside a company hangar in east Wichita:

Coliseum ‘unique’ in meeting NIAR’s needs, director says

By Deb Gruver, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 11 at 6:26 a.m.

With its 48-foot-high roof and loft-like openness, Britt Brown Arena at the former Kansas Coliseum complex is a perfect place for the National Institute for Aviation Research to take on more full-scale structural testing for clients, its executive director said Friday.

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