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Issued by Beechcraft Textron Aviation.

March 1, 2010

Hawker Beechcraft continues strong presence in region with aircraft at India Aviation 2010

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) will display its Hawker 4000, Hawker 750 and King Air 350 at India Aviation 2010 on March 3-7 in Hyderabad, India. Officially known as the International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation, the show is supported bythe Airports Authority of India, Air India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Pawan Hans Helicopters.

"India is a growing market for business aviation and especially Hawker Beechcraft," said Justin Firestone, president, Asia-Pacific Region. "As a center for high-tech enterprises, India holds an important and growing role in global business. The transportation requirements of companies in India will continue to expand. The Hawker Beechcraft family of aircraft offers an airplane for virtually every type of domestic or international requirement, whether flying from remote, unimproved airports or major urban centers. India is a land of incredible potential and we are pleased to be a part of this show."

All three Hawker Beechcraft models scheduled for display in India are currently certified and being operated in the country.

• The flagship of the Hawker line, 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. The first Hawker 4000 delivered into the region was to a customer in India in November 2009.

• The latest evolution of the best-selling midsized business jet lineage, the Hawker 750 is a light-midsize business jet that redefines its class with a large midsize cabin, additional baggage space and proven efficiency.

• Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60 engines, the King Air 350 delivers exceptional performance. Itsversatility and capability to fill the seats, fill the baggage, fill with fuel and go are among the reasons pilots, companies and governments in 105 countries have ordered more than 6,500 King Airs throughout the years – more than any other business aircraft.

To better support its customers in the region, HBC recently appointed Hugh Waud to serve as the company's Field Service Representative. Waud is co-located with HBC's Authorized Service Center, InterGlobe General Aviation, in New Delhi, India.