Press Release

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December 19, 2011

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced that its facility in Chester, U.K., has begun servicing Beechcraft Premier series aircraft. The facility recently received European Aviation Safety Agency repair station ratings. In addition to its long-standing reputation for high-quality support of the Hawker line of products, Chester also recently received approval to service Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft.

"Adding the Premier series to Chester's service capabilities is just another step in fulfilling our commitment to provide industry-leading service to our growing global customer base across our product lines," said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft vice president, Global Customer Support. "Premier owners and operators in the region will benefit greatly from the expertise and convenience that our Chester facility offers."

Chester's new ratings allow it to perform services on Beechcraft Premier I/IA aircraft, including inspections, maintenance, modifications, AOG support and upgrades. The facility anticipates receiving Federal Aviation Agency ratings by January 2012. In addition, Chester provides unparalleled design, engineering, certification and fabrication capabilities and is highly experienced in complex structural repairs.