Hawker Beechcraft staying in Wichita, Kansas
Hawker Beechcraft has committed to keep manufacturing aircraft in Kansas for the next 10 years. In return Kansas has agreed a $40 million incentive plan to support the manufacturer.
Hawker Beechcraft has committed to keep manufacturing aircraft in Kansas for the next 10 years.
In return Kansas has agreed a $40 million incentive plan to support the manufacturer.
“Today’s announcement marks a key point in the future of Hawker Beechcraft,” said Bill Boisture chairman and CEO of Hawker Beechcraft. “With the acceptance of this agreement, we are committing to be successful as a Wichita, Kansas, and US based private company and preserving a valued American industry in tomorrow’s aviation markets. ”
The State’s incentive package requires Hawker Beechcraft to maintain its current product lines in Wichita and retain at least 4,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
In July, the state announced a $27 million incentive package for Bombardier Aerospace to build its new midsize Learjet 85 in Wichita.
