With Textron Inc. closing in on its blockbuster buy of Beechcraft, I reached out to some aviation analysts to get an idea of what they’re going to be watching for in the months after the deal is final.
1. Potential cuts— As Beechcraft is brought into Textron, how will the inevitable overlap work?
2. The product line— Will Textron want to keep Beechcraft’s Baron and Bonanza lines?
3. New product development— Will Beechcraft’s rumored single-engine turboprop move forward?
Read more here: http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/blog/2014/03/three-things-to-watch-after-textron-closes-on.html
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About the Author: Daniel McCoy
Daniel is a reporter for the Wichita Business Journal and covers aerospace, mergers, acquisitions and jobs.