Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC (HBAC) reported lower
sales and operating income during the three months ending September
28, 2008, as compared to the same period in 2007 primarily
resulting from a four-week strike in August by the International
Association of Machinists (IAM).
Four Industry Hopefuls Weigh In On State Of
Small Jets At NBAA Panel Discussion
The current state of the very-light jet segment -- as well as
its uncertain future -- were the subjects of a well-attended forum
at last month's NBAA 2008 Convention. Four industry leaders hoping
to see their companies profit from the sale of small jets offered
their thoughts on the matter, while sweating out an economic
forecast that was looking more dour with the hour.
Plane Impacts Crowded Mexico City Neighborhood During Rush
Hour
The rush hour downing of a Lear business jet into a crowded
Mexico City neighborhood Tuesday claimed the lives of all onboard,
including two prominent officials in the Mexican government.
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