WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) will explore the possible divestiture of its domestic U.S. fuel and line operations. HBC will retain its Hawker Beechcraft Services maintenance and customer support facilities collocated at these locations.
"We have had strong interest in our fuel and line operations for several years," said Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. "We are committed to providing our Hawker Beechcraft customers with the finest quality products and exceptional maintenance, service and support. The prospective sale of our fuel business aligns well with our strategy to focus our investments in our maintenance and support operations."
HBC operates fuel and line service operations at seven domestic U.S. locations including: Atlanta, Ga.; Houston, Tex.; Indianapolis, Ind.; San Antonio, Texas; Tampa, Fla.; Van Nuys, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. Operations in Little Rock, Ark., Chester, U.K. and Toluca, Mexico will not be affected.
HBC has engaged Harris Williams to serve as its financial advisor and assist in the process. As a matter of policy, the company will not comment upon any proposals received or any rumors relating to the foregoing.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is the world's leading business, special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer - 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.
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SOURCE Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
