Boeing CEO sees boost in Spirit fuselage quality, performance as tailwind for 737 Max delivery rebound 10:36 AM (3 hours ago)
On a day when Boeing reported a big fourth-quarter loss, company leaders struck an optimistic tone about the direction of the aerospace giant. That included 737 Max production and the fuselage work of Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems.
Moran: CHIPS offer is on the table for recently acquired Integra Technologies 7:03 AM (7 hours ago)
A major acquisition shakes up plans for a billion-dollar semiconductor facility in northeast Wichita. Find out how local leaders are responding.
Boeing reports massive Q4 cash burn tied largely to machinists strike that carried major Wichita impacts 4:28 AM (9 hours ago)
The aerospace giant, which is Wichita-based SpiritAeroSystems' largest customer, pre-announced fourth quarter financial results last week. Q4's earnings were significantly impacted by the fall's machinists strike in the Pacific Northwest.
Spirit shareholder vote on Boeing deal set for later this week in spite of lawsuits 27 Jan 1:29 PM (yesterday, 1:29 pm)
A lawsuit filed in Sedgwick County District Court earlier this month is one of multiple civil legal actions Spirit AeroSystems shareholders have filed alleging disclosure failures and other issues with Boeing's agreement to acquire the major aviation supplier.
Fidelity Bank's Bradley Fair branch moving to higher-visibility spot 27 Jan 10:30 AM (yesterday, 10:30 am)
Fidelity Bank has had a presence within the popular east Wichita shopping and dining center since 2003.
Textron Aviation lands first international sale of Beechcraft King Air 260 military plane 27 Jan 8:31 AM (yesterday, 8:31 am)
In 2023, Textron Aviation won a huge U.S. Naval Air Systems Command contract to provide up to 64 of the aircraft. This is the company's first Beechcraft King Air 260 military multi-engine training aircraft sale outside of the U.S.
Wichita's Eisenhower National Airport breaks passenger record in 2024 24 Jan 11:39 AM (4 days ago)
The airport has been adding routes — including a high-profile American Airlines direct flight to Washington, D.C. — as it climbs back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Spirit AeroSystems gets reprieve on $605 million in payments back to Boeing 24 Jan 8:51 AM (4 days ago)
An SEC filing details an updated schedule on how Spirit will pay back more than $600 million it owes to Boeing, its largest customer.
Berry Companies co-founder latest prominent figure to receive Wichita Aero Club Trophy 24 Jan 4:16 AM (4 days ago)
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) picked up the honor last year awarded annually to those who have positively impacted the Wichita and Kansas aviation communities.
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Made in Wichita: How Village Travel approaches M&A, company growth 24 Jan 2:00 AM (4 days ago)
More recently Village Travel has expanded into the entertainment bus industry — where companies provide travel services to entertainers, performers, musicians, political campaigners and more.
