Champion golfer Sergio Garcia will increase his business efficiency through replacing his Hawker 850XP with a Hawker 4000, according to his pilots Tom Delantonas and Frank Feroz.

Delantonas told EBAN: "Some 80 per cent of our flying is international and inter-continental with events not only in the United States but in countries such as China and South Africa. Whereas with the 850XP two stops would be required for 4,000 nm plus journeys, the 4000 needs only one. The change of aircraft will potentially save two hours on a long trip which means greater timetabling efficiency."

Garcia says: "My schedule takes me to four continents and routinely back and forth from Europe to the United States. Since purchasing my Hawker 850XP three years ago, I have not missed one of my tournaments or mission requirements. I look forward to using the Hawker 4000."

Garcia, originally from Spain, turned professional in 1999 and plays on the US PGA Tour and European tour.

Delantonas and Feroz say the Hawker 4000 delivers superior cruise and range performance, has take-off field length of just 5,169 feet (1,576 m) and that the climb rate is exhilarating, going from sea level to 37,000 feet in just over 14 minutes.

Brad Hatt, president, HBC Commercial Aircraft, says: "An eight-place interior configuration is standard with fully-articulating executive seats in double club format. The interior can be completely customised with a wide variety of materials and cabin finishes available."