05/06/2008

The aircraft, a replacement for the existing King B200, was handed over to General Flying Services in Moorabbin, Victoria last month.

Hawker Pacific's Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group, Tony Jones, said: "The recent upgrade of the C90 series to produce the C90GTi has resulted in a resurgence in the popularity of this aircraft.

"The C90GTi offers increased speed and the latest generation Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite usually found in larger jets. It also incorporates an Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) offering pilots a wide range of tools to enhance safety and situational awareness" he added.

"The King Air C90GTi, a mutli-engined aircraft, is incredibly fuel-efficient, which contributes to its low operating costs while still delivering increased performance and greater system redundancy. This has created strong interest from the corporate sector, a key growth area for Hawker Pacific." Mr Jones said."

The C90GTi is capable of a top speed of 272kts, which is 20% higher than its predecessor.

General Flying Services Managing Director, Ross Carrington said that the aircraft is being utilised for local and international pilot training. GFS has operated King Air aircraft in this capacity for 16 years, often logging between 1000 and 2000 hours per aircraft per annum.

"We selected the C90GTi because it is airline standard with the inherent safety benefits and other special features such as a full glass cockpit. Its safety, performance and economics were major influencing factors in our decision to purchase this aircraft. " Mr Carrington said.

GFS is the largest pilot training school in Australia, graduating over 240 airline-qualified
pilots annually.

Notes to Editors:

1. The new Beechcraft King Air C90GTi is the latest in the Beechcraft King Air 90 series aircraft

Featuring a cabin 50 percent larger than most VLJs, the twin turbine King Air C90GTi seats up to seven passengers in its famed squared-oval design, allowing greater passenger comfort. It also includes an in-flight-accessible, heated and pressurized baggage storage area plus a private aft lavatory that is standard on every King Air C90GTi.

Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, the King Air C90GTi upgrades include the addition of the advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, which includes three eight-by-10-inch liquid crystal displays, multi-sensor flight management system, solid state weather radar and automated chart selection system. Other features include TAWS+, TCAS-I and USB databaseloader. Pro Line 21's integration allows electronic monitoring and analysis of on-board
sytems.

2. Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd is the market-leader in integrated civil and military aerospace sales and product support in Australasia. The company maintains facilities in South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

3. General Flying Services (GFS) is Australia's largest Pilot Training organisation with bases in Melbourne, Sydney and Ayers Rock.

Headquartered in Moorabbin, Victoria, the company operates over 60 aircraft. The GFS fleet ranges from 20 new Cessna 172R's to the advanced Beech King Air and Cessna Citation.
The intermediate aircraft fleet includes various aerobatic aircraft, a range of travel aircraft and Multi-Engine trainers for Instrument rating training.

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