Aviation Partners Hawker 800SP at NBAA 2003.Business Editors NBAA NBAA National Business Aviation Association, Inc. NBAA National Board of Accountants and Auditors NBAA Nichiren Buddhist Association of America 2003 SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2003 After 3 years in the works, Aviation Partners Inc. Hawker 800SP Blended Winglet wing·let n. 1. A small or rudimentary wing. 2. A short, almost vertical stabilizing fin projecting from the tip of an aircraft wing. program will soon become a reality with FAA certification expected in the next 30 days. Operators of Raytheon Hawker 800s The Hawker 800 is a mid-size twin-engine corporate aircraft. Originally designed and manufactured by British Aerospace as the BAe 125, it is currently manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft. Development The Hawker was originally designed as the DH 125 by de Havilland in 1961. will soon be able to dramatically upgrade performance, utility and coast-to-coast capabilities of their aircraft with revolutionary Blended Winglet Technology(TM). The Hawker 800SP will fly 30 minutes longer, 180 nm farther, and with a 2000 ft higher initial cruise altitude than a standard Hawker 800. High/hot airport performance (2nd segment climb) is improved with Blended Winglets and operators will enjoy quicker climb to altitude and reduction of step climbs on many mission profiles. Already a success on the Gulfstream II and Boeing Business Jet The Boeing Business Jet series are factory conversions of Boeing airliners for the corporate jet market, initially the 737 series airliners. This aircraft usually seats between 25 and 50 passengers within a luxurious configuration. , as well as on series 700 and 800 Next Generation Boeing 737s, patented(Note A) Aviation Partners, Inc. Blended Winglet Technology is available for the Hawker 800 at $350,000 (installed). After certification, the price will increase to $395,000 (installed). "Ever since we exhibited a prototype of the Hawker 800SP at NBAA 2002, we've had a constant stream of interest from the Hawker 800 community," says Aviation Partners CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Joe Clark Noun 1. Joe Clark - Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1939-) Charles Joseph Clark, Clark who has advance deposits for 15 Hawker 800 Blended Winglet shipsets. "Raytheon has a legendary business jet in the Hawker 800 and our program will make this great aircraft even more productive." "We anticipate Performance Enhancing well over 60% of the Hawker 800," says Aviation Partners', Vice President, Kevin Washington. "The performance benefits of this technology are so compelling, particularly for Hawker operators with coast-to-coast requirements, that we're already gearing up production rates to meet anticipated demand." For more information about Hawker 800SP Blended Winglet Technology, talk with Dick Friel, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing or Gary Dunn Gary Dunn (born August 24, 1953 in Coral Gables, Florida) is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle for twelve seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers. , Sales Director at NBAA static display #29. (Note A) Patent 5348253 |
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