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Hawker Beechcraft Delivers Hawker 4000 to Jack DeBoer

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

August 25, 2008

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Mr. and Mrs. Jack DeBoer are presented their Hawker 4000 advanced business jet by Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. (PRNewsFoto/Hawker Beechcraft Corporation)

WICHITA, KS UNITED STATES
   
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 reported sales of nearly $3 billion in 2006 and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has major operations in Salina, Kansas; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. (PRNewsFoto/HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORPORATION)
 

Hospitality entrepreneur feels right at home in world’s most advanced
business jet

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
(HBC) delivered its revolutionary Hawker 4000 super-midsized business jet
to customer Jack P. DeBoer during a special ceremony at the company’s
Customer Delivery Center in Wichita, Kan. The Hawker 4000 ushers in a new
era for general aviation, as it is first in its class, first in the world
and the most advanced business jet in the world based on its innovative
composite construction.

A lodging industry visionary, DeBoer is credited with founding the
extended stay hotel segment of the hospitality industry. In addition to
Value Place, the nation’s fastest-growing extended stay hotel chain, he
founded the Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites and Candlewood Suites. An
active pilot, DeBoer currently holds the 3 kilometer world speed record for
jet aircraft under 18,000 lbs. DeBoer has been a dedicated customer, having
purchased several Hawker Beechcraft Corporation aircraft, including the
Hawker 1000, Hawker 800XP, Hawker 400XP and Beechcraft King Air B200
models.

“I am delighted to present this Hawker 4000 to Mr. DeBoer who is a
nationally recognized entrepreneur and a devoted customer,” said Jim
Schuster, chairman and CEO of HBC. “Just as his hotel accommodation
conglomerate exemplifies the comfort in a home away from home, the Hawker
4000 provides the same comfort with its fully-customizable interior, while
offering segment leading performance perfectly fit for all of his global
travel needs.”

The Hawker 4000 capacity and range is designed to meet the needs of
customers domestically and internationally. The business jet boasts a
maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.84 and only a 20-minute climb rate from sea
level direct to 41,000 feet (12,497 m), maximizing productivity of
customers by getting them quickly to their destination. It is powered by
two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A engines, each delivering 6,900 pounds
(30.7 kN) of thrust. Coupled with the Hawker 4000’s advanced wing design,
the engines provide impressive high altitude/hot temperature and short
field capability.

Much of the Hawker 4000’s standard equipment is optional on
competitors’ offerings. The Hawker 4000’s cockpit features a Honeywell Epic
avionics suite with five high-resolution 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm) LCD
displays. It also has enhanced situational awareness and flight management
systems, backed by real- time system monitoring and status. Ideally suited
for long-range operations or long oceanic flights, the Hawker 4000 is
equipped with dual IRS (Inertial Reference Systems), dual air-cycle
machines and a hydraulic motor driven backup generator.

The groundbreaking aircraft is constructed of advanced composite
material, giving the fuselage a true 6 ft. (183 cm) standup cabin with a
77.5 in. width (196.8 cm). A flat floor runs the entire length of the
aircraft, leading to an impressively large 88.5 cubic ft. (2.51 cubic m)
baggage area, accessible during flight. The aircraft’s standard eight-place
configuration interior is fully customizable with a wide variety of
materials and cabin finishes available.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of
business, special-mission and trainer aircraft — 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.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. The company leads the
industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and
authorized service centers. For more information, visit
http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

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