Press Release

Issued by Beechcraft Textron Aviation.

January 22, 2008

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Broom as director of media and public relations. Broom will be an official company spokesperson, responsible for all aspects of the company's media relations strategies for all local, trade, national, business, consumer and international media. He will also provide counsel and support for crisis management and executive communications.  

"We are very excited to have Andrew join our team," said Jackie Berger, vice president, communications and public affairs. "As our new director of media and public relations, he brings a rich experience in media relations and extensive knowledge of the industry – both critical skills as we continue to strengthen our global presence."

Most recently, Broom held the position of director of public relations for aircraft manufacturer Eclipse Aviation Corporation, based in Albuquerque, N.M. There, he was responsible for all media relations, tradeshows and exhibitions, government relations and marketing communications. During his tenure at Eclipse Aviation, he also worked in aircraft sales promoting and selling the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

Prior to Eclipse Aviation, Broom was the manager of operations for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), based in Washington, D.C. As a registered lobbyist, he promoted GAMA's initiatives on Capitol Hill including FAA and NASA research and developmental funding. He also chaired the Transportation Research Board's advisory panel.

From 1997 to 2000, Broom held various senior executive positions in career services at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., including director and program manager. He also held an adjunct facility position in the Aeronautical Science Department, teaching successful pilot career planning.

Broom is a certified commercial pilot in airplane single-engine land and sea and instrument aircraft, and is a former flight instructor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science and a Master of Business Administration in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.