Hawker Beechcraft Sets Industry Standard for Sustainability

GENEVA, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is taking
the lead in sustainability among aircraft manufacturing companies. HBC
organized the formation of the Wichita Sustainability Coalition, implemented a
sustainability program throughout all areas of its business and expanded its
company recycling program. In addition, the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 was the
first to fly on Swift Sustainable Fuel and among the first to fly on unleaded
fuel.

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"Our sustainability program and the Wichita Sustainability Coalition are two
steps we are taking to improve our workplace and community," said Ed Petkus,
vice president, HBC Product Development and Engineering. "This is part of our
ongoing effort to strengthen our sustainability processes and reduce our
environmental footprint."

HBC's goal is to improve sustainability for the entire life cycle of an
aircraft -- from engineering and manufacturing to customer operations and
product retirement. Earlier this year, HBC partnered with Wichita State
University (WSU) to form the Wichita Sustainability Coalition, an alliance of
local manufacturers. The coalition is focusing on increasing industrial
recycling.

Last year, HBC joined with WSU to design and implement a sustainability
program throughout all areas of its global business. The HBC sustainability
program is focused on excellence in product value, manufacturing leadership,
environmental performance, and people and ideas.

In other efforts, HBC recently announced the successful test flights of its
Bonanza G36 on unleaded aviation fuel and Swift Sustainable Fuel. In
celebration of Earth Day, HBC launched an expanded recycling program at its
facilities in Wichita, Kan. The company is committed to reducing waste sent to
local landfills by 60 percent.

HBC is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer
aircraft -- designing, marketing and supporting products and services for
businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. For more information, visit
www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

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SOURCE Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Nicole Alexander of HBC, +1-316-676-3212,
nicole_alexander@hawkerbeechcraft.com