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NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Takes Speed to the Skies with the World's Fastest, Most Technologically Advanced Light Jet

Posted on: Monday, 22 December 2008, 15:29 CST

Clint Bowyer takes delivery of Beechcraft Premier IA

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion and Kansas native Clint Bowyer today took delivery of his Beechcraft Premier IA, the world's fastest and most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet. With a cruising speed greater than 520mph - 50mph faster than its nearest competitor - the Premier IA is the only light jet in the world that satisfies Bowyer's need for speed. While in Wichita for the delivery, Bowyer toured the Hawker Beechcraft manufacturing plant and signed autographs for employees.

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"The speed and efficiency of the Beechcraft Premier IA is a perfect match for high speed NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer - he can now go fast on the racetrack and in the skies," said Brad Hatt, president, commercial aircraft. "With its unmatched performance and efficiency, impressively spacious cabin and long list of passenger amenities, the Premier IA is the perfect airplane for Clint and his accelerated lifestyle."

The Beechcraft Premier IA delivers the performance and capabilities of a much larger jet while providing the economy and efficiency normally found in light jets. It has the largest cabin in its class - at nearly 30 percent larger than what you find in its nearest competitor. As the first and only composite fuselage light jet on the market, the Premier IA's composite structure has unprecedented structural strength, efficiency and extremely high resistance to fatigue and corrosion. Its fully integrated state-of-the-art avionics suite combined with the quietest cabin and lowest operating cost makes the Premier IA the best value light jet on the market. Bowyer will also have the very best in service and support. In an unprecedented two years in a row, the Premier was ranked #1 for quality aircraft service and support in a Professional Pilot Corporate Aircraft Product Support survey.

"As a NASCAR driver, I have a very demanding schedule that takes me from coast-to-coast on a regular basis," Bowyer said. "My new Premier IA will allow me to operate more efficiently and effectively. I am proud to own an airplane made in my home state of Kansas. It was great to see many NASCAR fans at the factory today and I thank them for their work on this superior aircraft."

Bowyer is a three year veteran of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series finishing in the top five in 2007 and 2008. He drives a Chevrolet Impala for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. Bowyer, who grew up in nearby Emporia, Kan., signed with RCR in 2003 and quickly ascended to the highest level in motor sports. He has two career victories in the Sprint Cup Series.

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 the largest number of factory-owned service centers and a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements are general business and economic conditions, production delays resulting from lack of regulatory certifications and other factors, competition in our existing and future markets, lack of market acceptance of our products and services, the substantial leverage and debt service resulting from our indebtedness, loss or retirement of key executives and other risks disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

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