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Issued by Beechcraft Textron Aviation.

May 11, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft receives order for Premier II from RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced an order from Jordan-based RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy for a Premier II - the world's largest, best performing and most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet. RayaJet is an executive jet charter enterprise. Ayla Aviation provides an advanced, comprehensive flight training program in the Middle East region.

"We are delighted to provide RayaJet and Ayla Aviation this superior aircraft," said Brad Hatt, president, Hawker Beechcraft Commercial Aircraft. "With its impressively spacious cabin and advanced technology, the Premier II will be a perfect fit for RayaJet's private jet travel services. Its unmatched performance and efficiency also make it a plane that pilots and companies training with Ayla Aviation will be anxious to operate."

Evolving from the successful Premier IA, the Premier II will feature higher cruise speeds, a 20 percent longer range with four passengers and an increased payload while still offering the largest cabin and most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet in the world. The Premier II will feature a high-strength, state-of-the-art all-composite fuselage that allows for a medium-jet sized cabin at light jet costs. Featuring luxurious and comfortable standard seating for up to six passengers and their baggage, the Premier II will deliver more people to more locations, more efficiently and in more comfort than any other light jet.

"The addition of a Premier II to RayaJet will allow us to fulfill our vision of expanding and modernizing our fleet and will enable us to combine both business and luxury travel, a unique combination in today's world economy that would attract clientele in terms of price and range, in addition to RayaJet's renowned service," said Nader Dajani, RayaJet Chairman. "By jointly placing an order for a Premier II, both Ayla Aviation and RayaJet have taken one step further toward a full merger in 2009 after signing the strategic alliance in 2008."