Premier II Retains Composite Fuselage with Increased
Performance
On May 19th, 2008, the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced
the next evolution to their successful Premier 1/1A, the Premier
II. The upgraded aircraft will include new engines, winglets, and
an increased maximum gross take-off weight of 13,800 pounds up from
the Premier I’s 12,500 pounds. Designed to fly higher,
father, and faster than its predecessor, the highly anticipated
Premier II will offer the largest cabin and most technologically
advanced single-pilot business jet in the world.