1. Light Attack AT-6 Successfully Deploys Precision-Guided Munitions

    Textron Aviation
    October 11, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company (HBDC) today announced the completion of a series of successful deliveries of precision-guided munitions from the AT-6 Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance (LAAR) aircraft. During weapons tests at the Barry M. Go...
  2. Hawker Beechcraft Offers Auto Throttle System on Hawkers

    Textron Aviation
    October 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation today announced that Safe Flight Instrument Corporation's AutoPower Automatic Throttle System (ATS) is now available for retrofit on existing Hawker mid-size business jets equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 av...
  3. Hawker Beechcraft International Parts Depots Increase Availability, Decrease Delivery Times

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    October 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced that the three international parts distribution facilities it shares with Schenker Logistics in London, Dubai and Singapore have had a significant impact on the company’s overall dis...
  4. Hawker Beechcraft Delivers 100th U.S. Navy Beechcraft T-6B

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    October 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company (HBDC) today announced the delivery of the 100th Beechcraft T-6B trainer to the U.S. Navy. The aircraft will be stationed at the Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. The T-6B has been in successful oper...
  5. Hawker Beechcraft Announces Program to Develop Enhanced Vision System for Hawker Series Business Jets

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    October 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced it is launching a development program for the installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 Infrared Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 series business jets. Turn-key ai...
  6. Hawker Beechcraft Receives Order for 12 Hawker 800XPR Aircraft from XOJET

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    October 10, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced that leading private aviation company, XOJET, has placed an order for 12 Hawker 800XPR aircraft. The Hawker 800XPR upgrade is certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration and...
  7. Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support Announces Synthetic Vision Upgrade Program

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    October 9, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced an exclusive agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide Synthetic Vision upgrades for all Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker and Beechcraft platforms. This upgrade package offers significant...
  8. Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support Completes Hawker 400 Avionics Certification

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    October 9, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced it has completed certification of a three-display Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 upgrade for the Hawker/Beechjet 400. The new system replaces the existing Pro Line 4 displays and upgrades ...
  9. Hawker Beechcraft Announces ETOPS Exemption for Mid-Size Hawker Models

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    October 9, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that it will petition the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow FAR Part 135 charter operators of Hawker 800XP, 800XPR, 850XP and 900XP models to conduct extended over-water operations s...
  10. Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support Launches Pro Line Fusion Upgrade Program

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    October 9, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced that, in collaboration with Rockwell Collins, they are launching an aftermarket program to bring Pro Line Fusion display upgrades to all fielded Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker and Beechc...
  11. Hawker Beechcraft Announces New Service Center in Monterrey, Mexico

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    October 9, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced that it has broken ground on a new 48,000 square foot, company-owned factory service center at the Aeropuerto del Norte in Monterrey, Mexico. The facility, which is scheduled to open ...
  12. Hawker Beechcraft Names Karin-Joyce “KJ” Tjon as Chief Financial Officer

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    October 6, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the appointment of Karin-Joyce “KJ” Tjon as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tjon joins the company’s Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for the management and direction of the ...
  13. Hawker Beechcraft Prepares for a Full House at NBAA 2011

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    October 3, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will once again present a comprehensive display at the 64th Annual Meeting & Convention of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nev. The company’s stat...
  14. Hawker 800XPR Earns EASA Certification; Deliveries Begin

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    September 28, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced the type certification of the Hawker 800XPR by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), just weeks after receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ...
  15. Greenpeace-Aktivisten bilden riesiges Menschenbanner in der Ostsee

    Greenpeace e.V.
    24. September 2011 -
    Im Meeresschutzgebiet Fehmarnbelt demonstrieren heute 50 Greenpeace-Schwimmer für den Schutz von Schweinswalen und für eine Erneuerung der europäischen Fischereipolitik. Im Wasser formen die Aktivisten das internationale Seenotkürzel SOS, auf eine...
  16. Hawker Beechcraft Announces New Interiors for Baron and Bonanza Models

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    September 22, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it is incorporating new interiors in its popular Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston engine airplanes. The new interiors improve cabin comfort and functionality with enhanced styling inspired by ...
  17. Diese Saison im Trend: Mode ohne Schadstoffe

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    20. September 2011 -
    Der Modekonzern H&M will gefährliche Chemikalien aus seiner Produktion verbannen. Damit reagiert nach Adidas, Nike und Puma auch der weltweit zweitgrößte Textilhändler auf die Greenpeace-Kampagne gegen Schmutzige Wäsche.
  18. Hawker Beechcraft Names Bill Minkoff as New Northeast US Hawker Sales Director

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    September 19, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced the appointment of Bill Minkoff as Hawker regional sales director for the lower Northeastern United States. He will be responsible for Hawker jet sales in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, a...
  19. Hawker Beechcraft Introduces New Premier I / IA Inspection Schedules

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    September 15, 2011 -
    In response to customer requests, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced an increased inspection interval for Beechcraft Premier I / IA aircraft from a 200-hour core interval to a 600-hour interval. All new and fielded Pre...
  20. Hawker 200, King Air 250 to Highlight Hawker Beechcraft Display at Reno Air Races

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    September 14, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that the new Hawker 200 single-pilot business jet and Beechcraft King Air 250 will make their first appearances at the annual National Championship Air Races and Air Show, Sept. 14-18, at Stead F...
  21. Hawker Beechcraft to Display Three Leading Aircraft at Jet Expo 2011 in Russia

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    September 14, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will display three of its leading aircraft at Jet Expo 2011, Sept. 14-16, at the Vnukovo-3 Airport near Moscow, Russia. The super-midsize Hawker 4000 and the best-selling midsize business jet,...
  22. Hawker Beechcraft Bases Mobile Ground Support Vehicles Across the US

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    September 1, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced it has chosen the base locations for its Mobile Technical Support team’s current fleet of ground support vehicles. Announced earlier this year, these vehicles, in addition to a dedica...
  23. Hawker Beechcraft Appoints ExecuJet in Lanseria as ASC for Beechcraft Products

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    August 29, 2011 -
    Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) today announced the expansion of its relationship with ExecuJet in Lanseria, South Africa, by appointing it as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) for its Beechcraft King Air products. In 2010, HBC ap...
  24. Hawker Beechcraft’s Regional Headquarters in Beijing Actively Develops North Asia Market

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    August 23, 2011 -
    In order to maintain a leading position and further develop the North Asia market, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft, today announced the establishment...
  25. Schmutzige Wäsche aus Fernost

    Greenpeace e.V.
    22. August 2011 -
    Nach einer neuen Greenpeace-Untersuchung enthalten die meisten getesteten Textilien Rückstände der giftigen Chemikaliengruppe Nonylphenolethoxylate (NPE). In 52 von 78 Produkten (zwei Drittel) aus Geschäften in 18 Ländern haben unabhängige Labore ...