Press Release

Issued by Beechcraft Textron Aviation.

July 27, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced that its network of factory-owned service centers is offering the Beechcraft King Air 90x upgrade for model 90 owners. The 90x package is a two-part upgrade that provides King Air C90 and E90 owners with a gross weight increase for better range/payload capability and composite winglets to enhance the aircraft's handling and performance capabilities.

"With the ability to carry more payload with full fuel and have a greater flight range, this is a smart investment for King Air owners," said William (Bill) Brown, president, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Service and Support. "The King Air, already regarded as the workhorse of the skies, can now be upgraded to provide even more mission flexibility and improved flight handling capabilities, which will ultimately increase resale value."

The gross weight increase Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), developed by Centex Aerospace Inc. of Waco, Texas, applies to King Air C90 and E90 models with standard engines or Pratt and Whitney PT6A-135A engines. The STC approves increasing the King Air C90 and C90A (LJ-577 to serial number LJ-1137) payload 835 pounds by increasing maximum takeoff weight to 10,485 pounds. The payload of C90A aircraft (serial number LJ-1138 and subsequent) is increased 385 pounds by increasing maximum takeoff weight to 10,485 pounds as well. The E90 aircraft payload is increased 400 pounds by increasing maximum takeoff weight to 10,500 pounds.

The winglet system STC from BLR Aerospace of Everett, Wash. increases wing aspect ratio to reduce induced drag and allows the King Air to fly faster on less fuel. By increasing wing surface area, the BLR winglet system provides superior handling qualities during slow flight speed and at higher flight levels.