Hawker Beechcraft Corporation International Orders Lead to Record Backlog

• Beechcraft Baron G58 – The piston twin that pilots aspire to own, the aircraft features fully integrated Garmin G1000® avionics with the new GFC 700 flight control system and new GWX 68 color weather radar.

• Beechcraft Bonanza G36 – The most prestigious high-performance single-engine piston in the market with the longest continual production line in the industry – 60 years in 2007. It features Garmin G1000® avionics and the new GFC 700 flight control system.

The Beechcraft® Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 on display are new demo aircraft to be used exclusively in Europe. Validation by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) for the Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 is expected soon. They include Garmin G1000 avionics with WAAS and LPV approach capability and offer optional Jeppesen chart coverage for Europe and other worldwide regions. To support the anticipated increase in European piston sales, Hawker Beechcraft has added a dedicated piston sales person, Chris Hancock, to the European region sales team. He will be based in Chester, U.K.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.