HBC’s Dispute With Pilatus

As Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) tries to find its way out of bankruptcy, it finds itself in a dispute over one of its most successful programs – its T-6/AT-6 military trainer.  The trainer, based on the Pilatus PC-9, has been the cornerstone for HBC’s military business and one of the few positive programs during the prolonged market downturn. It also is the platform for the U.S. Air Force’s...