Hawker Beechcraft Chihuahua Factory Debuts
By Benet Wilson benet_wilson@aviationweek.com
Wichita, Kans.-based Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) earlier today held an official opening ceremony at its new 180,000-square-foot facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. The facility handles sheet metal assembly King Airs and Hawker jets, along with electrical assembly.
The manufacturer, which started operating in Chihuahua in 2007, has invested $20 million in the facility, says ...