Sticking points are pay, healthcare and job security, union officials say. The current contract expires just after midnight on Monday, Sept. 23, when the strike begins.
Twelve has raised $645 million in funding to help complete its power-to-liquid SAF production plant in Moses Lake, Washington and to pay for additional plants.
Officials of ATW in Appleton, Wisconsin, broke ground on its business park expansion project, aiming to accelerate growth in local aviation-related businesses.
Hunter Weiss, Welsch Aviation’s president, discusses a few key things that have kept the 75-year-old aircraft broker in business, as well as trends he sees.
Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."
Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.
As negotiators enter the final stages of labor contract negotiations, Textron Aviation workers are prepared to strike as union leaders say the sides remain far apart on key issues.
Volato Group has received notice from Honda Aircraft Co. that its $161.6 million fleet purchase agreement has been terminated, according to an SEC filing.
The FAA said Sept. 17 that it has granted approval for the use of a second 100-octane unleaded fuel in piston aircraft, specifically Cessna 172R/S Skyhawks.
Textron received FAA approval for its safety management system implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.
