06/03/2009

Hawker Pacific increases presence at Avalon Airshow 2009 Australasia’s leading aircraft sales, services and product support company, Hawker Pacific, plans to increase its presence at this month’s biennial Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition at Avalon.

Inspired by the company’s success at the 2008 Singapore Airshow, Hawker Pacific has taken a different approach from the usual trade stand to consolidate its presence in a much larger location adjacent to the static aircraft display area.

The unrestricted location (Ref: EW-E1) will this year feature three large marquees that will house hospitality and meeting facilities, a FLIR Systems display studio and a Bell 407 Helicopter. A scale model of the V22 Osprey will also be on display throughout the show.

In addition, the company will have more aircraft on static display than in previous years, including the Hawker 900XP, the exciting King Air B200GT and King Air C90Gti, a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and a Diamond DA40 aircraft.

Tony Jones, Hawker Pacific’s Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group, said: “Our main aim is to make Hawker Pacific, its people, its partners and their products and services, accessible to all levels within the aviation industry.

“The company now has an exceptionally broad operational base in terms of the products and services we offer and we want to encourage people to come and talk to us. General aviation enthusiasts, corporate, special service and private operators, as well as representatives of Government, are all welcome,” he said.

Of particular interest at this year’s Airshow will be the addition of a Diamond DA40 which is being displayed for the first time. Priced at around US$260,000, this is an ideal low entry cost aircraft for flying school operators and enthusiasts alike.

“For us, our range of aircraft and services connects us to a very wide band of customers. I encourage all owners and operators who are attending Avalon 2009 to call in for a chat,” Tony said.

The Hawker Pacific studio at Avalon is located at EW-E1. Senior Hawker Pacific representatives at Avalon 2009 will include:

Alan Smith - Chief Executive Officer
Tony Jones – Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group: (0402890596)
Doug Park - Senior Vice President Aust & NZ Operations/Special Programs: (0413 018 148)

Notes to editors

1. Hawker Pacific is a market leader in integrated civil and military aerospace sales and product support in South East Asia, Australia, the Pacific and the Middle East and is one of the largest independent companies of its type in the region. The company’s Asian operations include established businesses in Singapore, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Hawker Pacific represents some of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, including Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Bell Helicopter, and Diamond Aircraft. Hawker Pacific is also a primary dealer in used aircraft with networks to source, acquire and trade aircraft globally.

Hawker Pacific’s product support activities include MRO, structural modification and support services to a wide range of fixed and rotary wing aircraft for corporate, charter, defence and special mission operators throughout the region. Other services include aircraft and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, special mission aircraft modifications, design engineering, avionics parts and service, plus the provision of spare parts, exchange rotables and equipment sales.

2. Hawker 900XP is 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.

3. King Air B200GT is 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.

4. King Air C90Gti features an advanced, fully integrated Collins Pro Line 21™ avionics system usually found in larger, far more costly jets. This enables the C90GTi to operate almost anywhere from unimproved fields to international airports. It also features a cabin 50-percent larger than most VLJs – including in-flight-accessible, pressurised and heated baggage plus a private aft lavatory.

5. Bonanza G36 the next-generation Beechcraft Bonanza G36 combines the special-edition, 300-horsepower Teledyne Continental Motors high-performance engines and state-of-the-art Garmin G1000 “all-glass” integrated avionics suite. A six-place piston single with a top speed of 202 miles per hour and a maximum range of nearly 1,100-statute miles, the Bonanza G36 outperforms all other aircraft in its class.

6. Diamond DA40 is a four-seat, single engine, all composite, technically advanced aircraft that features the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. The aircraft’s fuel economy, performance and industry-leading safety record make it a favourite of leading flight training organizations and personal operators. It is well suited for primary and instrument flight training, as well as for personal transportation.

7. Diamond DA42 L360 is the Lycoming powered version of the market-leading DA42 twin that is in worldwide service with leading flight training schools and institutions. It is equipped with two counter-rotating Lycoming IO-360 (180hp) engines, the industry-standard G1000 glass flight deck, and available flight into known ice certification (FIKI).

8. Bell 407 Helicopter with exceptional hot and high hover capability, delivers the best speed, payload and range in its class. Seats seven. Maximum Cruise Speed 140 kn, 259 km/h.

9. FLIR Systems Inc. Airborne and Maritime Gimble Products are represented throughout Australia and New Zealand by Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd. who offer full design engineering and modification capabilities to meet specific requirements. FLIR Systems offers a wide range of aerial cameras incorporating the latest technology in thermal imaging, television cameras and low light imaging, providing extreme long standoff performance. The fully marinised FLIR systems are designed for reliable service in harsh marine environments.

For further information:

Tony Jones
Senior Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Flight Services Group
Phone: 61 2 9708 8532 Mobile: 61 402 890 596
Email: tony.jones@hawkerpacific.com