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Hawker Beechcraft to make $14 million investment at Indianapolis facility

Feb. 15, 2008, Wichita, KS – Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) announced today a planned $14 million investment at their Indianapolis Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) aircraft maintenance and service facility at Indianapolis International Airport. The growth includes a state-of-the-art maintenance center and the creation of up to 50 new jobs.
 
The new investment will enable the construction of new HBS facilities near the current Pierson Drive location to include a 6,500 sq. ft. terminal and a 40,000 sq. ft. service hanger with 20,000 sq. ft. of back shops and administrative offices. The hanger will serve as a factory service center for the company’s entire aircraft line, including the next-generation, all composite fuselage Hawker 4000, scheduled to enter the market soon.
 
“We are pleased to announce our Indianapolis location as leading the initiative to grow our capabilities and services for our customers worldwide,” said Bill Brown, president of global customer service and support. “As our current HBS facility at Indianapolis International Airport demonstrates, Hawker Beechcraft Service centers are a direct link to the factory where we provide superior service and support to our customers, and this growth plan further enhances that commitment.”
 
Indianapolis is one of seven U.S. locations where HBS is planning to significantly expand its customer service and maintenance offerings. Headquartered in Wichita, Hawker Beechcraft Services has leased space in Indianapolis for 37 years and has 73 full-time employees. HBS expects to add an additional 40-50 jobs over three to five years in its service and avionics departments once the development is complete.
 
“Hawker Beechcraft is a significant business partner at Indianapolis International,” said Robert Duncan, airport director. “We’re pleased to have been selected for this new development, which will greatly improve the customer experience for corporate and other general aviation users.”
 
With 10 service centers located across the U.S., Mexico and the United Kingdom, HBS’ network of factory-owned world-class service centers provides professional aircraft maintenance and repair with readily available access to its knowledge base of factory expertise and engineering data.
 
Hawker Beechcraft Corp.'s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com .