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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.

Textron Aviation-organized event will bring athletes to Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

The company says the move comes as programs shift from development into production.

Six new bays will support SkyCourier testing and Denali development work.

Approvals clear deliveries of the light jet in Europe and Brazil.

Special version of Beechcraft turboprop makes its show debut in Lakeland.