hammdo Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM Report Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM https://avbrief.com/textron-ends-bonanza-baron-production/ -Don 1
EricJ Posted Friday at 12:08 AM Report Posted Friday at 12:08 AM Pour one out for the Bonanza and Barron. That was a hell of a run. 2
IvanP Posted Friday at 04:58 AM Report Posted Friday at 04:58 AM Both great planes. Hopefully they will continue to suport the existing fleet. 1
Schllc Posted Friday at 07:29 AM Report Posted Friday at 07:29 AM Just like housing, regulations have driven these machines financially out of reach for most people. RIP 1
exM20K Posted Friday at 01:37 PM Report Posted Friday at 01:37 PM “This strategic shift will enable Textron Aviation to focus on welcoming the Beechcraft Denali into its product portfolio while thoughtfully assessing future investments within this segment.” At Diamond, Motorglider production was halted to make room for DA42 production. The quote above sounds like there is an element of that at work here, too. We imported and sold four of the HK36 gliders in a very short period of time in 2009 or 10, but DAI understandably chose to focus on twins that took up as much floor space but earned 3x in margin. Somehow, Cirrus continues to sell out $1+ million unpressurized piston singles. Profitable? Who knows? -dan 1
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