Textron

Milestone aircraft goes to a family-owned helicopter operator in British Columbia.

SNC says it could not responsibly bid under the Navy’s current contract structure, further narrowing the field for the T-45 Goshawk replacement.

The aircraft will support search-and-rescue, emergency response and training missions nationwide.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says additional training and aircraft modifications could warrant consideration.

Textron reports more than 1,220 flight test hours across three light jet programs.

Proposed SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds and operate without an onboard crew on military logistics missions.

His departure would leave the five-member safety board with three members unless another member is seated before Oct. 2.

Longtime company executive will replace retiring Ron Draper on Aug. 31.

Prototype reached 41,000 feet during its nearly two-hour first flight from Wichita.

About half of the segment’s employees have less than five years of experience as jet deliveries lag year-earlier levels.