Hawker Beechcraft Receives Order for Premier II from RayaJet and Ayla Aviation

GENEVA, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today
announced an order from Jordan-based RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy for a
Premier II -- the world's largest, best performing and most technologically
advanced single-pilot business jet.

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"We are delighted to provide RayaJet and Ayla Aviation this superior
aircraft," said Brad Hatt, president, Hawker Beechcraft Commercial Aircraft.
"With its impressively spacious cabin and advanced technology, the Premier II
will be a perfect fit for RayaJet's private jet travel services. Its unmatched
performance and efficiency also make it a plane that pilots and companies
training with Ayla Aviation will be anxious to operate."

Evolving from the successful Premier IA, the Premier II will feature higher
cruise speeds, a 20 percent longer range with four passengers and an increased
payload while still offering the largest cabin and most technologically
advanced single-pilot business jet in the world. The Premier II will feature a
high-strength, state-of-the-art all-composite fuselage that allows for a
medium-jet sized cabin at light jet costs. Featuring luxurious and comfortable
standard seating for up to six passengers and their baggage, the Premier II
will deliver more people to more locations, more efficiently and in more
comfort than any other light jet.

RayaJet is an executive jet charter enterprise headquartered in Amman, Jordan,
providing clients with an array of services including aircraft management,
aircraft handling and medical evacuation. Based in Aqaba, Jordan, Ayla
Aviation Academy provides an advanced, comprehensive flight training program
in the Middle East region using state-of-the-art aircraft, simulators and
training techniques.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is the world's leading business, special-mission
and trainer aircraft manufacturer -- designing, marketing and supporting
aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals
worldwide. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.

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Nicole Alexander of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, +1-316-676-3212,
nicole_alexander@hawkerbeechcraft.com