Press Release

Issued by Beechcraft Textron Aviation.

May 4, 2010

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation's (HBC) Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced an agreement with one of Europe's foremost engine maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, EADS SECA, to serve as its preferred engine maintenance service provider for Asia and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. As a fully authorized Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell engine service provider, EADS SECA is uniquely positioned to provide engine services for all active Hawker and King Air aircraft models.

"EADS SECA's long-standing reputation as a leader in providing quality engine service and highly responsive support will provide our customers and service facilities in the region with an additional level of confidence," said Christi Tannahill, HBC vice president, Global Customer Support. "This relationship is aligned with our commitment to provide world-class customer support in all areas of the world and has the added benefit of addressing anticipated demand that will develop as the market expands throughout parts of Eastern Europe and Asia where the aircraft population is expected to grow rapidly."