Union Challenges Hawker Beechcraft Sale

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) filed papers with U.S. Bankruptcy Court on July 16, challenging the proposed sale of Hawker Beechcraft to Superior Aviation Beijing.

“The proposed sale of Hawker Beechcraft to a Chinese government-backed entity has broad implications for the U.S. economy and national security,” said IAM International president Tom Buffenbarger. “The sale should not be rushed through without adequate scrutiny by all interested parties, including federal regulators, state officials and the Wichita community.”