Bombardier has begun to transition an unspecified number of workers from its Learjet programs to other programs in Wichita, as well as issue a limited number of layoff notices, the company confirmed. The company is not specifying the number that will be transitioned or laid off, but said that it is leaving the option to call back those who are laid off when other positions open. The Wichita Business Journal, citing the state’s KansasWorks.com site, noted an initial round of 30 WARN notices was issued early last week. Bombardier has 1,700 workers in Wichita.

The moves, which are expected to extend into the first quarter of 2017, come after Bombardier officials expressed disappointment in the most recent quarterly earnings call over the market for light jets and said the company is “addressing Learjet’s position due to significant pricing pressures.”

Those comments sparked questions about whether the company is considering the potential sale of Learjet. The company declined to comment about rumors surrounding such a sale, but spokesman Mark Masluch said the transfers are part of an effort to “manage production costs” as Bombardier aggressively markets the Learjet 75. “We feel strongly about the products,” he said, but at the same time, the company is trying to remain disciplined in the face of pricing pressures.

The shift in workers is part of a continuing evolution of Bombardier’s presence in Wichita, as the company has tried to leverage its resources in Wichita and use excess capacity for other, more pressing needs. This included last year’s expansion of Global support in Wichita.