Originally Posted by
Sunfish
it was the Lightwing website that didn't pass the smell test. Software, electronics, cars, catamarans and ...aircraft?????
Best you don't look into Textron too closely then - they have financial services, fuel systems, tools, electronics, aero engines and lawnmowers, as well as aeroplanes large and small, helicopters, and simulators.
I reckon diversification is the name of the game in aviation now, unless you're Cirrus (wholly owned by the People's Republic of China), or Piper (wholly owned by the Sultan of Brunei). While a single-minded focus on aviation is admirable, it carries undeniable financial risk.