Cessna Aircraft is recalling close to 200 laid-off workers as it prepares to resume production of its Citation Sovereign business jet and ramp up production of the new Citation CJ4, the company said.
The workers will return in January, said Cessna spokesman Doug Oliver.
Cessna halted production of the Sovereign during the economic downturn that hit the business jet market. Cessna will resume building the Sovereign in January, Oliver said.
The callbacks are not an indication that business is picking up at Cessna, Oliver said.
“This is simply a resumption of a product line that’s been shuttered for a while,” he said. “It’s not an indication that business has changed nor is it an indication that we’re hiring.”
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why? so they can lay off again in 3 months
So just say no, Ms. Bug. There’s someone else next on the list who will take it. And aren’t we the little pessimist. What if global markets return and production remains firm. Won’t you look to be the fool for turning it down and keeping your new job at the veggie stand.
I think there will be a HUGE amount of orders in the near future from China and Europe.
These economys are BOOMING and recently China has opened up it’s air space to business jets which was a BIG obstacle in selling there..I heard in China there were ONLY 50 registered Business jets because of the airspace issue..this will change!
I have my fingers crossed!
This is Great News! It’s about time we hear some positive information. Everyone needs to stop being so pessimistic.