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Vacated Boeing property might suit Spirit

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 11 at 7:48 a.m.

Should Boeing vacate its expansive southeast Wichita facilities, its next-door neighbor – Spirit AeroSystems – would likely take an interest in the property, analysts and experts say.

Labor board drops action against Boeing

By James Oliphant, Tribune Washington Bureau | Dec. 10 at 7:53 a.m.

WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board dropped its much criticized action against Boeing on Friday, a move praised by Republicans as overdue but one that deprives the GOP of one of its most reliable talking points in its criticism of the Obama administration.

Air Force plans to award Light Air Support contract this month

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 9 at 7:07 a.m.

After excluding Hawker Beechcraft from a Light Air Support contract, the Air Force said it plans to award the contract this month.

Boeing Machinists approve 4-year contract extension

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 8 at 7:45 a.m.

Boeing Machinists approved a four-year contract extension Wednesday, an agreement that guarantees aerial refueling work will be done in Wichita – as long as Boeing keeps the facility open.

Commercial aircraft business keeping Wichita afloat

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 8 at 7:38 a.m.

WICHITA – In the short term, the air transport industry is saving the day in Wichita, leaders of Wichita’s five aircraft suppliers said during a panel discussion during the Wichita Aero Club’s third annual summit held today.

Wichita City Council approves IRBs for Bombardier, Cessna

By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 7 at 5:51 a.m.

The Wichita City Council unanimously approved without discussion on Tuesday two industrial revenue bond issues for Cessna and Bombardier Learjet.

Aviation leaders to gather for Aero Club’s On-Air Summit

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 6 at 6:02 a.m.

The Wichita Aero Club will host its third annual On-Air Summit at a luncheon Wednesday, an event that brings together Wichita’s aviation leaders for a panel discussion of the industry.

Business jet market expected to start picking up in 2012

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 5 at 7:07 p.m.

The worst of the downturn in the business jet market is over, according to a new forecast by Forecast International.

Hawker Beechcraft slows Hawker 200 program

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

Hawker Beechcraft informed its employees Friday that it is slowing development of its Hawker 200 program in the midst of a “fragile, global economic situation.”

Bombardier sees revenue, earnings rise

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 10 at 12:25 p.m.

Bombardier’s revenue and earnings rose 16 percent and 31 percent respectively during the third quarter, beating analysts’ expectations.

Officials think Bombardier’s Wichita expansion will be finalized soon

By Bill Wilson and Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 10 at 12:25 p.m.

Wichita and Sedgwick County officials said they are optimistic they can nail down a proposed $52.7 million, 450-job Bombardier Learjet expansion at Mid-Continent Airport, a deal that awaits state agreement on an incentives package that local officials said could run between $16 million and $18 million.

Spirit AeroSystems, engineers’ union reach tentative agreement

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 1 at 7:15 a.m.

After months of negotiations, Spirit AeroSystems and its technical and professional union have reached a tentative agreement on a 91/2-year labor contract.

Boeing, Machinists reach tentative deal

Staff and wire reports, Associated Press | Dec. 1 at 7:07 a.m.

Boeing’s Machinists union announced a tentative contract deal Wednesday that, if ratified, could have a large impact on Wichita.

Overrun forecast in Boeing tanker work

By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News | Nov. 28 at 11:22 p.m.

Boeing is projected to exceed by as much as $500 million the cost ceiling on its contract to develop new refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force, or about $200 million more than previous estimates, according to the Defense Department.

Analysts: Loss of Boeing would hurt city, region

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 27 at 7:32 a.m.

The possible closure of Boeing’s long-standing Wichita site would be a huge economic blow to the city, surrounding communities and the state, experts say.

No contract binds Boeing to local jobs

By Molly McMillin | Nov. 24 at 8:25 a.m.

Boeing seems “very serious” about its study on whether to shut down its Wichita plant, Sen. Jerry Moran said Tuesday.

Kansas Aviation Museum plans Cessna exhibit

By MOLLY MCMILLIN, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 24 at 7:51 a.m.

The Kansas Aviation Museum is working on the final stages of an exhibit focusing on the Cessna Aircraft Co. and its long history in Wichita.

Hawker requests GAO review of Air Force deal

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

Hawker Beechcraft said Tuesday that it is requesting the Government Accountability Office review the Air Force’s move to exclude it from the bidding process for a Light Air Support aircraft.

Brownback says state will ‘fight hard’ to keep Boeing in Wichita

By BRENT D. WISTROM, Eagle Topeka bureau | Nov. 22 at 4:48 p.m.

Gov. Sam Brownback said he and the state’s congressional delegation "will fight and fight hard" to keep Boeing in Wichita, and he said he would remind Boeing officials of the promises they made while he and others fought to secure a massive aerial refueling tanker contract.

Boeing studying future of Wichita site

BY MOLLY McMILLIN, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 22 at 4:48 p.m.

Boeing is studying the future of its Wichita site, including whether to close the facility, company officials confirmed Monday.

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