WICHITA, Kan. (April 30, 2008) – Due to significant growth in demand throughout the Middle East and India, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has selected India-based Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Limited as an authorized parts distributor for Rapid Aircraft Parts Inventory and Distribution (RAPID), HBC’s factory-direct source for aircraft parts. Arrow Aviation Services will distribute parts for all Hawker and Beechcraft aircraft throughout the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, Morocco and Algeria.
To support an increasing demand for HBC products worldwide, Arrow Aviation Services will use two facilities in the region – Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd., located in Kolkata, India, and Arrow Aviation Services, FZE, located in Dubai, U.A.E.
Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd. is a leading parts supplier in the Indian subcontinent, having multiple sales offices in India. The recently-opened facility in Dubai, which houses their main warehouse, will offer 24-hour year-round support for spare parts to be distributed efficiently across the Middle East and India.
“Partnering with Arrow Aviation Services was a necessary step for Hawker Beechcraft to provide superior parts and support for all our customers throughout the world,” said Christi Tannahill, vice president of RAPID. “We have a special focus on India and the Middle East, as our sales there are leading the industry and growing, further signifying our global strength.”
With main warehouses located in Dallas, Texas, in the U.S. and Liege in Belgium, RAPID’s mission is to provide unparalleled service and support coupled with competitive pricing of all Beechcraft and Hawker parts. Arrow Aviation Services joins London-based Allaero Ltd., Aviation Solutions Canada, and Avion Logistics Hong Kong as an authorized distributor for Hawker Beechcraft spare parts.
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. Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2001, is an approved company by Director General Civil Aviation India. With its central facility located in Kolkata, India, and regional offices in Delhi and Mumbai, Arrow Aviation Services has an efficient distribution infrastructure that can leverage a multitude of shipping options. The company has recently grown with its subsidiary in U.A.E. (Sharjah Free Zone) for easy distribution of aircraft spares and consumables to anywhere in the world. For more information, visit www.arrowaviation.in.
