Nordic charter and management operator JoinJet has placed an order for the first Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker 800XPR, which will be the second of the model in its fleet. The company also has on order a Hawker 4000 and a Hawker 400XPR.

The Hawker 800XPR programme offers airframe modifications such as the replacement of the existing TFE731-5BR engines with more powerful -50R engines and the addition of genuine Hawker winglets.

JoinJet also elected to add wi-fi capabilities, a medevac interior, a flight data recorder, as well as new custom paint and interior selections to its aircraft. Delivery is expected first quarter of 2013.

"The 800XPR programme delivers the range, proven reliability and exceptional passenger comfort that will help JoinJet continue to provide exceptional air lift and meet the growing demand for charter services from business owners across the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions," says Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft senior vp, global customer support. "JoinJet's commitment to our Hawker 400XPR and 800XPR programmes is a testament to the significance and value propositions of the upgrades."

Capable of producing 5,000 pounds of thrust but flat rated to 4,660 pounds, the Hawker 800XPR's new TFE731-50R engines create a robust interstage turbine temper-ature margin that results in improved performance and durability. Through the incorporation of 70 design and material improvements, the TFE731-50R engines deliver a seven per cent reduction in specific fuel consumption while increasing maintenance intervals. The result is a 32 per cent reduction in Honeywell's minimum Maintenance Service Plan costs due to major periodic inspections of 3,000 hours and core zone inspection intervals of 6,000 hours as compared to 2,100 and 4,200 respectively on the original engines. The 800XPR upgrade qualifies for zero-cost enrollment in Honeywell's MSP. The new engines also deliver a number of green advantages, such as lower noise levels and reduced carbon emissions.

The Hawker 800XPR upgrade provides improved hot/high performance. Climbing directly to FL410 at maximum takeoff weight in 25 minutes, the Hawker 800XPR will reach FL370 three minutes faster than the Hawker 800XP. The direct climb capabilities, combined with the aircraft's improved fuel efficiency, translate into true extended range and faster block times.

JoinJet also operates an Envoy 3, which is featured in our Super Midsize Jets feature on pages 8-12.