Flagship HBC Bizjet Now Certified In 11 Countries

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) received Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Type Certification for the Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet on Nov. 30, 2009, the company announced Thursday. Deliveries of the flagship aircraft into China are scheduled to begin during the first quarter of 2010.

“We continue to see strength in the Asian market and are excited to provide our customers in China with yet another option in our superior lineup of aircraft,” said HBC executive vice president Shawn Vick. “With its outstanding flight performance, spacious cabin and world-class avionics, the Hawker 4000 is clearly the best choice in the super-midsize business jet category.”

China adds to the growing list of Hawker 4000 certified countries, which includes Bermuda, Honduras, India, Isle of Man, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and the United States.

The Hawker 4000 needs just 5,068 ft for takeoff, and it will climb from sea level to 37,000 feet in just over 14 minutes. Once at altitude, the Hawker 4000 accelerates very quickly to its maximum cruise speed of Mach .84. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A engines deliver 6,900 pounds of thrust each flat rated at ISA +22° Celsius and, combined with the Hawker 4000’s wing design, provide impressive high altitude/hot temperature and short field performance.

The Hawker 4000’s cockpit features a Honeywell Epic avionics suite with five high-resolution LCD displays. It has enhanced situational awareness and flight management systems, backed by real-time system monitoring and status. Standard equipment includes dual Inertial Reference System, dual air-cycle machines and auto-throttle that are ideally suited for long-range and trans-continental flights. Avionics and utility systems are fully integrated, and advanced composite material construction provides for lower part count, enhanced reliability and lower life-cycle costs.

The composite fuselage of the Hawker 4000 features a 6 foot stand-up cabin with a width of six and a half feet. A flat floor runs the entire length of the aircraft, leading to an 88.5 cubic ft./900 lb. baggage area, accessible during flight, and on the ground through an exterior door. An eight-place interior configuration is standard with fully-articulating executive seats in double club format.

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