Press Release
Issued by Textron Aviation.
November 14, 2008
As Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) continues to experience growing sales in the Middle East, the company announces it will display its popular aircraft at this year's Middle East Business Association (MEBA) Airport Expo.
"The Middle East is one of the world's fastest-growing regions for business aviation and very important for Hawker Beechcraft in terms of business turbine aircraft sales," said Sean McGeough, HBC vice president, International Sales. "Our aircraft are extremely well received in the region and our customers are benefiting from the conveniently located Hawker Beechcraft sales office in Dubai. We anticipate a busy show at MEBA and look forward to showing our outstanding aircraft."
A number of factors contribute to general aviation's growth in the region, including widespread recognition and acceptance of business aircraft as business tools, as well as the emergence of wealth creation through entrepreneurship. Dubai and Bahrain are positioned as major financial hubs in the region, making travel a necessity in today's world. Business leaders and executives are recognizing the productivity benefits, flexibility and convenience to be gained through private aviation. Hawker Beechcraft manufactures one of the broadest aircraft lineups in the industry, offering aircraft suited for multiple missions including intra-regional and intercontinental, business or leisure travel.
"Our aircraft allow people to travel more efficiently for business or leisure purposes, offering exceptional payload capability, cabin size, range and reliability," said Ted Farid, HBC vice president, New Business Development. "Our Hawker 400XP for instance is excellent for conducting business within the region such as Bahrain to Dubai, whereas our King Air 350 provides outstanding operating costs and flexibility in the Middle East and Gulf with shorter runways and unimproved landing strips."
Hawker Beechcraft plans to display an impressive exhibit at MEBA 2008. The company will showcase five of its aircraft, which include:
· Hawker 4000 – The flagship of the Hawker line, the Hawker 4000 is the ideal aircraft for European travel from the Middle East. The composite-fuselage Hawker 4000 is the most advanced super-midsize business jet in the world. It truly sets the standard for quality, performance and value in the super-midsize business jet class of aircraft.
· Hawker 900XP – From the world's best selling midsized business jet lineage (the Hawker 800 series), the Hawker 900XP offers Middle East businesses and individuals a one-stop solution to Europe. The Hawker 900XP has combined new Honeywell engines with enhanced winglets and a large cabin for increased performance, range, efficiency, comfort and unprecedented value.
· Hawker 400XP – The Hawker 400XP is the ultimate aircraft for traveling within the region, such as Bahrain to Dubai. With the largest cabin of any comparable aircraft, this aircraft is the preferred light jet for the fractional market and corporations worldwide. The Hawker 400XP is the fastest light business jet of its class and the world's best light jet value.
· Beechcraft Premier IA – Truly the most advanced technology light jet, the Premier IA offers customers an industry-leading combination of speed, cabin size and efficiency with a new interior, upgraded avionics and five-year warranty.
· Beechcraft King Air 350 – The King Air series is the most popular business turboprop lineup in the world. The flagship Beechcraft King Air 350 model offers the utmost in versatility and capability, and its fuel-efficiencies and operating costs offer an extremely practical aircraft for the region. This aircraft can operate on runways as short as 3,300 feet with exceptional short-field performance. It features a class leading heated, pressurized, and in-flight-accessible baggage area – the largest in its class. The King Air 350 also lends itself to a wide variety of special mission applications, such as aerial survey, air ambulance, VIP transport, ground surveillance and maritime patrol capabilities.
