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19/02/2008
Increases investment in South-East Asia.
with a larger static aircraft display adjacent to its expanded chalet facility.
The Company, which is Hawker Beechcraft's Master Dealer for South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, will feature on static display, the Hawker 4000 and new additions to the range, the Hawker 900XP and the amazing King Air B200GT.
The B200GT has been purchased by Malaysian based Hornbill
Skyways and a handover ceremony is planned for Wednesday at 11.00 adjacent
to the aircraft.
The Hawker 4000 and the recently released Hawker 900XP are high performance
business jests that are ideally suited to the region with excellent payload/range
performance.
Tony Jones, Hawker Pacific's Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group is expecting a large contingent of buyers at this years show.
"I believe that the company's sales and product support commitment to the region over many years has provided valuable knowledge of what aircraft and facilities are required to meet client's needs.
"I strongly believe we have the right products
for the region, coupled with an extensive, factory backed service network,"
he said. "This is supported by Hawker Pacific's fully licenced FBO
services, flight handling and concierge facilities from its Seletar based
operation."
The company is planning to make a further substantial investment in new
facilities at Seletar Aerospace park.
The new facilities will feature exclusive VIP flight handling services,
world class facilities, ramp space for aircraft up to BBJ size, an aircraft
sales showroom and a fully approved Authorized Service Centre. The facility
is planned for completion in 2009.
On the back of an exceptional 2007 year which saw Hawker Pacific record
significant growth in its Asian based business as well as its sales, MRO,
spares and logistics operations, the company has confirmed design plans
for its Shanghai Hawker Pacific operation. Construction is expected to
be completed by the end of the year.
Notes
to Editors:
About Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd
Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd is the market-leader in integrated civil and military
aerospace sales and product support in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
The company maintains facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Sale, Brisbane,
Oakey, Perth, Townsville, Cairns and Auckland as well as in South-East
Asia and the Middle East.
The
Hawker 4000
The flagship of the Hawker® line, the composite-fuselage Hawker 4000
truly sets the standard for quality, performance and value in the super-midsize
business jet class of aircraft. Intelligence balance of speed (top speed
of 557 mph - 484 kt - 896 km/h), range (max range of 3,280 nm - 6,075
km) and payload, delivering large cabin luxury - a true six-foot standup
cabin - with midsize aircraft economics. Featuring one of the most advanced
avionics suites in any business jet - the Honeywell Primus Epic®,
your regional or intercontinental opportunities are never far.
The
Hawker 900XP
The newest aircraft in the Hawker family, the Hawker 900XP having achieved
certification in August 2007. The aircraft is the latest evolution of
the world's best-selling, mid-size Hawker
800-series and is part of a strategically planned sequence of upgrades
for the Hawker fleet of airplanes. The Hawker 900XP is the perfect combination
of new engine power and efficiency
with a leading class airframe.
The
King Air B200GT
The latest evolution of the popular twin-turbine Beechcraft King Air 200
series. The new, more powerful King Air B200GT is now certified by the
Federal Aviation Administration. Featuring a
305-knot max cruise speed, the upgraded Beechcraft King Air B200GT enjoys
a nearly 20-knot speed increase and climbs faster to its intended cruising
altitudes than the King Air B200 it replaces.
For
further information please contact:
Tony Jones
Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group
Tel: +61
2 9708 8352
Mobile:
+61
402 890 596
Email: tony.jones@hawkerpacific.com.au
