Beechcraft

Beechcraft Protest Fails

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:34 +0000

A federal agency has rejected Wichita-based Beechcraft's protest of the award of an Air Force contract to another company.

Top Morning News 3.13.2013

Briana O’Higgins — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:50:25 +0000

Lawmakers hold private meeting, AP protests; Advance ballots ready to go out; US Air Force defends light air support plane contract.

Republican Lawmakers Hold Private Meeting On Taxes

Kansas Senate Republicans held a private meeting on tax issues Tuesday, ahead of debate on Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to move the state toward phasing out individual income taxes.

Top Morning News 2.28.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:39:53 +0000

Bill would require drug testing for welfare recipients; Company beats out Beechcraft for plane contract; Gov. Brownback praises officials for storm response.

Drug Testing Bill Advances In Kansas Senate

The Kansas Senate has tentatively approved legislation requiring drug tests for some people seeking welfare benefits. It was approved after Senators amended it to require the same scrutiny of legislators.

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Hawker Beechcraft Announces Sale To Chinese Firm

Briana O’Higgins — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:36:43 +0000

Aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft announced Monday that it had reached a $1.79 billion “exclusivity agreement” with a Chinese aerospace manufacturer for the sale of its business jet and general aviation operations.

Under the agreement Beijing-based aerospace manufacturer Superior Aviation Beijing will buy Hawker Beechcraft and make payments over the next six weeks to support ongoing operations until the deal is finalized.

The sale does not include Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company, which will remain a separate entity.