Chinese GA Company Buys 10 King Air Turboprop Aircraft from Hawker Beechcraft for Pilot Training, Aerial Mapping

Hawker Beechcraft Corp. in Wichita, Kan., is selling 10 King Air twin-engine turboprop general aviation aircraft to the Chinese aviation company Avion Pacific Ltd. in Shenzhen, China, for about $50 million. Avion Pacific will use the King Air 350i and King Air C90GTx aircraft for VIP travel, pilot training, aerial mapping and weather modification. Deliveries are to begin this winter.

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Growing Number of Hawker Beechcraft Job Openings Posted

It's been difficult to find positive signs in general aviation for almost three years. But more than 100 local Hawker job openings posted on job sites, can only be seen as a good sign.

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Cal Lewis Joins Jet Source as Maintenance Manager

Cal Lewis has joined Jet Source as maintenance manager – 145 and will be directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company’s FAA-approved airframe and engine maintenance business.

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Million Air Acquires FBO at IND

Million Air has acquired Signature Flight Support's former Hawker Beechcraft facility at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). As of Sept. 15, Million Air began operating the fixed-base operation servicing general aviation aircraft at IND. Million Air will manage and operate 57,000 square feet of facility and hangar storage space. Further enhancements to the recently constructed FBO terminal are planned to incorporate Million Air’s standard first-class amenities with anticipated completion by spring 2010.

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