1. Cessna Citation Ten Prototype Makes First Flight Today

    Textron Aviation
    January 17, 2012 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, said the Citation Ten prototype made its first flight today. The flight lasted more than two hours and included tests of stability and control, handling qualities, functional operations...
  2. Crown Bioscience, Inc. Enters into Strategic Partnership with Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd. for the Discovery and Commercialization of Novel Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies

    JSR Life Sciences
    January 12, 2012 -
    With this partnership, Crown Biologics will lead the discovery program and deliver a humanized therapeutic antibody IND candidate.
  3. Hawker Beechcraft Signs Contract with Mexican Air Force for Six T-6C+ Trainers

    Textron Aviation
    January 9, 2012 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company (HBDC) today announced the first sale of its new Beechcraft T-6C+ military trainer to the Mexican Air Force (FAM). The T-6C+, an enhanced version of the T-6 military trainer aircraft, is capable of carrying extern...
  4. Department of Justice Attorneys Say Air Force Awarded Light Air Support Contract Last Week

    Textron Aviation
    December 30, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft learned during this week’s initial status conference at the Court of Federal Claims that the U.S. Air Force awarded the Light Air Support (LAS) contract to the Sierra Nevada Corporation and its Brazilian manufacturer Embraer last...
  5. Hawker Beechcraft to File Suit with Court of Federal Claims on U.S. Air Force Light Air Support Contract Bidding Process Following GAO Dismissal

    Textron Aviation
    December 27, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft is filing a suit today with the Court of Federal Claims following notification late last week that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has declined to review its protest of the decision by the U.S. Air Force to exclude the...
  6. Wounded Veteran Brought Home in American Patriot, Welcomed Home by Crowd of Family, Cessnans

    Textron Aviation
    December 14, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, welcomed home to Wichita wounded veteran Private First Class Shawn Williams for Cessna's third Veterans Airlift Command mission. Williams came home to a crowd of several hundred Cessna ...
  7. Cessna's SVP Mark Paolucci Announces Retirement; VPs Tim White and Trevor Esling to Lead Sales Organization

    Textron Aviation
    December 6, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced Friday that Mark Paolucci, senior vice president, Sales, will retire at the end of the year after 32 years with Cessna.
  8. Cessna Launches Single-Engine Aircraft Safety Education Initiative

    Textron Aviation
    December 2, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has launched a safety initiative to educate 100- and 200-series single-engine piston aircraft owners around the world about new supplemental aircraft inspection procedures that will be a...
  9. Castortransport in Frankreich gestartet

    Greenpeace e.V.
    23. November 2011 -
    Der Castor-Zug mit hochradioaktivem Atommüll aus der Plutoniumfabrik in La Hague hat den Verladebahnhof in Valognes heute um 16 Uhr verlassen.
  10. Hawker Beechcraft Requests Review of U.S. Air Force Light Air Support Contract Bidding Process After U.S. Air Force Denies Debriefing Request

    Textron Aviation
    November 22, 2011 -
    Following the notification last week that Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) was excluded from the Light Air Support (LAS) bidding process, the company has requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the Air Force’s decision....
  11. Hawker Beechcraft to Request Review of U.S. Air Force Light Air Support Bidding Process

    Textron Aviation
    November 18, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) issued the following statement today after receiving official notification from the United States Air Force that the Beechcraft AT-6 has been excluded from continuing in the Light Air Support (LAS) bidding proc...
  12. Hawker Beechcraft Announces Factory Completed XPR Program

    Textron Aviation
    November 14, 2011 -
    Due to strong demand and customer feedback, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced the availability of factory-completed Hawker 400XPR and Hawker 800XPR aircraft. Through this program, GCS will assist customers in locating...
  13. Hawker Beechcraft Services to Increase 2012 Hawker 400XPR Production

    Textron Aviation
    November 14, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced plans to increase scheduled production of its Hawker 400XPR program following a sellout of previously planned production. The Hawker 400XPR is a factory-direct aircraft up...
  14. Cessna Expects Citation Latitude to be a Success in the Middle East

    Textron Aviation
    November 13, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, expects its new ‘game-changing’ Citation Latitude mid-size business jet to become a favorite with Middle East customers
  15. Cessna Highlights Saudi Arabia as the "Market to Watch"

    Textron Aviation
    November 13, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is highlighting Saudi Arabia as the country to lead the resurgence of the Middle East business aviation market.
  16. Cessna Sees Middle East Opportunities for Citation Ten, Clairity

    Textron Aviation
    November 13, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, expects its range-topping Citation Ten mid-size business jet to be very attractive to Middle East customers, particularly given the features of ClairityTM, Cessna’s new proprietary cabin...
  17. Hawker Beechcraft Opens Expanded Sales and Support Office in Dubai

    Textron Aviation
    November 13, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it has opened an expanded office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The office, which is located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, is staffed by a team of sales and support experts available to provide...
  18. Hawker Beechcraft to Showcase Diverse Product Line at Dubai Air Show

    Textron Aviation
    November 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will present a comprehensive display of its commercial, special mission and military trainer aircraft at the Dubai Air Show, Nov. 13-17, at Dubai International Airport. On static display will ...
  19. Cessna Designates "American Patriot" Citation Mustang

    Textron Aviation
    November 9, 2011 -
    Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is joining forces with Veterans Airlift Command to provide free transportation for injured veterans. Cessna has designated a Citation Mustang, named the “American Patriot,” to fly VAC mi...
  20. Hawker Beechcraft Reports Third Quarter Earnings

    Textron Aviation
    October 31, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC (HBAC) today reported a decrease in revenues during the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010. However, the Company realized an improvement to gross margin, operating loss, and net ...
  21. Hawker Beechcraft Receives Order for Five King Air C90GTx Aircraft at NBAA 2010

    Textron Aviation
    October 21, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is pleased to announce it has received an order from its international representative Corporate Aircraft for five King Air C90GTx turboprops for deliveries beginning in 2011. The official signing took place at t...
  22. Hawker Beechcraft Limited in UK Designated Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization

    Textron Aviation
    October 20, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced its factory-owned service center in Chester, U.K., Hawker Beechcraft Limited, has been authorized as an EASA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) under Part M Subp...
  23. Biofuels Approved for Use in All Hawker Beechcraft Turbine Powered Aircraft

    Textron Aviation
    October 12, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that all of its turbine-powered aircraft are approved to use biofuels – a renewable resource that can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimize carbon emissions. To be used in HBC aircraft...
  24. Clint Bowyer Launch Customer for Hawker Beechcraft Upgrade Programs

    Textron Aviation
    October 12, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced Clint Bowyer, Kansas native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, has signed an order for upgrades to his Beechcraft Premier IA following new product announcements by Hawker Beechcraft Services (H...
  25. Hawker 4000 Certified in Brazil

    Textron Aviation
    October 11, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its flagship super-midsize Hawker 4000 business jet has received Brazilian Type Certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). The Hawker 4000 is the first composite fuse...