Western Aircraft, a full service fixed-base operator and repair station based in Boise, Idaho, has been named as a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center for the Beech King Air, Baron and Bonanza. Western is also an authorised service centre for the Raytheon Hawker, types of Cessna aircraft, the Lockheed Jetstar and the Pilatus PC-12, as well as for the AlliedSignal TFE731 engine family.
Source: Flight International
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
Airbus’s adjusted earnings for its commercial aircraft division were down by 13% to €1.95 billion ($2.11 billion) over the first half, as investments for future preparation offset the increase in deliveries. The airframer delivered 323 commercial aircraft over the first six months – up on the previous 316 and lifting ...
