Beechcraft Has Strong Q1 2013 Deliveries

Beechcraft Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter 2013 Deliveries​

Beechcraft Corporation today announced a strong first quarter in reporting its delivery data to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The company reported a total of 59 Beechcraft deliveries, along with the delivery of its final six remaining Hawker 4000 units. In comparison, the company delivered 37 Beechcraft units during the first quarter of 2012. “The market is responding positively to the new Beechcraft Corporation, as we focus on a strong line of versatile and globally-renowned products like the King Air turboprop, the T-6 military trainer aircraft, and the largest global customer support network in the industry,” said Bill Boisture, CEO. “This is not only reflected in our strong aircraft delivery numbers this quarter, but also evidenced by the highest booking rate the company has seen in the past three years.” The deliveries were; 16 King Air 350i/ER, 13 King Air 250s, 5 King Air C90GTx, 7 Baron G58s, 9 Bonanza G36, 9 T-6A/B/C for a total of 59 Beechcraft deliveries. Additionally they were Hawker 4000 jets that totaled 6 bringing the overall sum to 65 aircraft.

In 2012, Beechcraft King Airs captured 94 percent of the global multi-engine turboprop deliveries. During this year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, the company announced the first King Air order for pilot training by a private aviation school in China. In addition, the worldwide fleet of King Air turboprops reached a milestone this quarter by exceeding 60 million flight hours, by far leading all business aircraft fleets.

Another milestone achieved this quarter was the delivery of the 800th T-6 trainer aircraft. This milestone aircraft was one of nine delivered in the first quarter. In addition to its on-time deliveries of the T-6, Beechcraft Defense Company remains focused on securing a launch customer for the AT-6 light attack aircraft. The company expects to learn the outcome of its protest of the Light Air Support contract award with the Government Accountability Office during the second quarter. “Beechcraft Corporation’s first quarter success is a great start for our new company,” Boisture said. “Our plan throughout last year’s restructuring was to emerge as a stronger, more agile organization able to compete in any economy. We are pleased with how our customers are responding to our products and services.”

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Beechcraft
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Wichita, KS 67206
www.beechcraft.com

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