The First Concrete Details Emerge

In releases issued as most of America was still scarfing up leftover turkey and stuffing (with extra gravy), GA's remaining All-American powerhouse has officially commented on their purchase of Beech and let loose with just a few details as to what may thereafter transpire. Textron Boss, and the architect of what may ultimately be the best hope the American GA biz has against being swallowed up whole by the Chinese, Scott C. Donnelly, notes that, “The acquisition of Beechcraft is a tremendous opportunity to extend our general aviation business. From our customers’ perspective, this creates a broader selection of aircraft and a larger service footprint— all sharing the same high standards of quality and innovation. The i