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Hawker Beechcraft seeks protection against bankruptcy

Wichita, USA - The Wichita aircraft-maker calls for Chapter 11

Hawker Beechcraft, the small aircraft-maker which had been rejected from the LAS tender (Light Air Support, a US Air Force tender for 20 light attack turboprop aircraft in Afghanistan), is seeking solutions against bankruptcy. A restructuring plan has been approved by lenders and bondholders. The company released the news in a statement. The economic plan expects to strengthen the company in future...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140216
Rome, Italy, 05/04/2012 12:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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