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Bell to Produce FLRAA Fuselage, Drops Spirit AeroSystems Ahead of Boeing Acquisition

Bell has ceased sourcing fuselage components from Spirit AeroSystems, citing Boeing's pending acquisition of the troubled aerostructures firm. This strategic move aligns with Bell's production goals for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

2024-10-14T05:33:55.576826-07:00

Aviation Week

Textron Aviation and Machinists Union to Resume Negotiations

2024-10-09T01:16:27.297160-07:00

Vertical Mag

Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Heads to Salina for Flight Testing

2024-10-07T10:42:38.069472-07:00

FlightGlobal

Textron Aviation Will Exhibit at NBAA-BACE Following Customer Feedback

2024-10-02T09:30:21.936493-07:00

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Breaking Defense

Bell to Produce FLRAA Fuselage, Drops Spirit AeroSystems Ahead of Boeing Acquisition Bell has ceased sourcing fuselage components from Spirit AeroSystems, citing Boeing's pending acquisition of the troubled aerostructures firm. This strategic move aligns with Bell's production goals for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

2024-10-14T05:33:55.576826-07:00

Bell to Produce FLRAA Fuselage, Drops Spirit AeroSystems Ahead of Boeing Acquisition

Aviation Week

Textron Aviation and Machinists Union to Resume Negotiations Negotiations between Textron Aviation and the machinists union will recommence on October 10, three weeks into the strike following a rejected contract offer. The continuation of talks marks a critical phase in resolving this labor dispute impacting the aerospace sector.

2024-10-09T01:16:27.297160-07:00

Textron Aviation and Machinists Union to Resume Negotiations

The Business Journals

Textron Aviation Defense Secures $21.8M Contract for Thai A-T6 Wolverines Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a $21.8 million contract to enhance its work with the Royal Thai Air Force, which became the first international customer for the Beechcraft A-T6 Wolverine in November 2021, marking a significant milestone in their defense collaboration.

2024-10-08T12:41:09.475620-07:00

Textron Aviation Defense Secures $21.8M Contract for Thai A-T6 Wolverines

Vertical Mag

Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Heads to Salina for Flight Testing Textron eAviation will commence flight-testing its Nexus eVTOL at Salina Regional Airport after completing tethered flights. This phase will validate the aircraft’s performance, featuring a distributed electric propulsion system with four tilting propellers and two stationary rotors for sustainability and versatile applications.

2024-10-07T10:42:38.069472-07:00

Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL Heads to Salina for Flight Testing

FlightGlobal

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Textron Aviation Will Exhibit at NBAA-BACE Following Customer Feedback Textron Aviation has reversed its decision to skip the 2024 NBAA-BACE, instead opting to participate with a static display of Cessna Citation jets. This turnaround highlights customer influence, with the company showcasing new investments in their aircraft lineup at the major industry event.

2024-10-02T09:30:21.936493-07:00

Textron Aviation Will Exhibit at NBAA-BACE Following Customer Feedback

AeroTime

Textron Aviation Suspends Health Insurance for Striking Workers In response to ongoing strike action, Textron Aviation has announced the temporary suspension of health benefits for its Wichita employees, impacting those participating in the labor strike. This strategic decision comes as negotiations with the union continue into the second week.

2024-10-01T03:39:32.350647-07:00

Textron Aviation Suspends Health Insurance for Striking Workers

The Business Journals

Textron Aviation Strike Reflects Rising Labor Movement in U.S. The recent strike action by Textron Aviation workers in Wichita highlights the growing trend of union initiatives in the U.S. aerospace sector, following a similar move by Spirit AeroSystems machinists 15 months ago. This development indicates a strengthening resolve for labor rights across the industry.

2024-09-26T09:13:54.346791-07:00

Textron Aviation Strike Reflects Rising Labor Movement in U.S.

AVweb

Textron Aviation Withdraws from NBAA-BACE Amid Strikes Facing an ongoing machinists' strike, Textron Aviation has withdrawn from exhibiting at the upcoming NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The unexpected decision aligns them with other major players like Gulfstream and Dassault Aviation, who have also pulled out of the event.

2024-09-25T11:55:31.639030-07:00

Textron Aviation Withdraws from NBAA-BACE Amid Strikes