DTN News: Hawker Beechcraft to Highlight #1 Turboprop Lineup In The World At AirVenture Oshkosh

DTN News: Hawker Beechcraft to Highlight #1 Turboprop Lineup In The World At AirVenture Oshkosh *Source: DTN News / Hawker Beechcraft

(NSI News Source Info) WICHITA, Kan. - July 29, 2009: As the manufacturer of the #1 turboprop lineup in the world, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announces its plans to showcase its popular aircraft at this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh from July 27 to August 2 in Oshkosh, Wis. HBC will display its three Beechcraft King Air turboprop aircraft, along with the world’s fastest single-pilot business jet and its renowned piston products at the show, considered "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration". "Much like AirVenture Oshkosh, Beechcraft products have a proud history and a tradition of success," said Shawn Vick, HBC executive vice president. "Our aircraft represent quality, efficiency and leading performance in the industry. Every aircraft is built with an expectation of excellence, which comes from multiple generations of aircraft manufacturing." Many of the company’s popular aircraft will be on public display at the show: *Beechcraft Premier IA – The Premier IA is the most advanced light jet with the world’s first certified composite fuselage. The aircraft offers customers an industry-leading combination of speed, cabin size and efficiency, along with a new interior, upgraded avionics and a five-year warranty. *Beechcraft King Air 350 – The King Air series is the #1 turboprop lineup in the world. As the flagship Beechcraft King Air model, the King Air 350 offers the utmost in versatility and capability and features a class-leading heated, pressurized and in-flight-accessible baggage area – the largest in its class. This aircraft can operate on runways as short as 3,300 feet with exceptional short-field performance.

*Beechcraft King Air B200GT – Now with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines, the King Air B200GT delivers higher cruise speeds and faster climb times than ever before. With this aircraft, a heavy business load never stops your business. *Beechcraft King Air C90GTi – Advanced Collins Pro Line 21™ fully integrated avionics take the new Beechcraft King Air C90GTi cockpit to that of our other King Air aircraft and larger jets, while retaining the same operational flexibility, a private lavatory and a 50 percent larger cabin than most very light jets. *Beechcraft Baron G58 – The twin-engine piston that pilots aspire to own, this aircraft features fully integrated Garmin G1000® avionics with a GFC 700 flight control system and new GWX 68 color weather radar. *Beechcraft Bonanza G36 – This aircraft is the most prestigious high-performance single-engine piston on the market with the longest continual production run in the industry of more than 60 years. The Bonanza G36 features Garmin G1000® avionics and a GFC 700 flight control system. HBC will also host a breakfast for participants of the annual Bonanzas to Oshkosh (B2OSH). The 19th B2OSH event will feature more than 130 Bonanza aircraft flying into Oshkosh on Saturday, July 25. Some HBC employees will participate in the event by flying or riding in one of the many Bonanzas. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. The company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers.

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DTN News: Airbus 380 The Worlds Largest Jetliner Will Attend EAA AirVenture In Oshkosh

DTN News: Airbus 380 The Worlds Largest Jetliner Will Attend EAA AirVenture In Oshkosh *Source: DTN News / AvStop.com By Mike Mitchell

(NSI News Source Info) OSHKOSH, Wisconsin - July 28, 2009: Airbus A380 landed yesterday at Mitchell International Airport and will head over to Oshkosh, Wisconsin sometime today for the annual Airshow. The A380 has unmatched fuel efficiency, consuming less than three litres per 100 kilometres per passenger. A380 is the biggest jetliner in the world. The aircraft has three decks including suites onboard, seating of up to 525 seats, sleeping areas and 220 windows. Two full length decks offering 50% more floor surface than any other high capacity aircraft. Broader seats more personal storage, better head room and wider stairs. Exceptional cabin efficient air filtering systems, with four high level air outlets instead of the traditional two, the cabin air gets refreshed every three minutes. Its new-generation engines, Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7000, and superb aerodynamic performance mean that the A380 not only complies with today’s noise limits, it is also significantly quieter than any other large aircraft either flying today. The A380 generates only half as much noise on take-off and landing as the previous largest passenger aircraft. The A380 starts from a baseline passenger aircraft with a capacity of 525 passengers in three classes, and a range of 8,200 nm. At the end of May 2009, a total firm orders for the A380 stand at 200 aircraft from 16 customers. Singapore Airlines took delivery of the first production A380 on 15th October 2007 and have eight aircraft in operation on routes from Singapore to Sydney, London and Tokyo. To date, 17 A380 have been delivered to its customers at a cost of about $320 million per aircraft. The A380 length 240 feet with a wing span of 262 feet and height 79 ft (equivalent to a six story building). Its cabin width for main deck is 21.6 feet and the upper deck is 19.4 feet. The A380 has a maximum operating speed of 587 mph , service ceiling of 43,030 feet and a range of 6,400 miles. The aircraft requires a runway take of length of 9,500 feet. Its fuel capacity is about 81,890 US gallons. You can check out the A380 yourself through Friday at the Airventure in Oshkosh. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (formerly The EAA Annual Convention and Fly-In) is an annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. The event is presented by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), a national/international organization based in Oshkosh. The airshow is seven days long and typically begins on the last Monday in July. The airport's control tower is the busiest control tower in the world during the gathering. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, has kicked its event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) begain showcasing the best of aviation innovation and heritage. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, has kicked its event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) begain showcasing the best of aviation innovation and heritage. Each year, EAA AirVenture welcomes more than 10,000 aircraft to the weeklong celebration, along with a total attendance of more than 500,000 visitors from 65 nations. “Simply put, Oshkosh is the place to be for anyone who enjoys flight, innovation and the best aviators’ gathering in the world, and this year it is an unmatched lineup of people, airplanes and programs,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture chairman. “EAA AirVenture is the international crossroads where people enjoy and celebrate the freedom of flight, and this year numerous improvements have been made throughout the grounds so the experience is even more enjoyable.” EAA AirVenture’s aircraft lineup is filled this year with the latest flight and space innovations along with the legendary aircraft of aviation’s first 100 years. The lineup includes a number of aircraft never before seen at Oshkosh, including Virgin Galactic’s VMS Mothership “Eve” and the massive Airbus A380. In addition, EAA AirVenture 2009 will offer nearly 1,000 forums, workshops and seminars; special activities for young people and families; aviation personalities and notables; and more than 2,500 showplanes of all descriptions. All of these activities are included in AirVenture admission, as are top-flight entertainment options throughout this week.

EAA AirVenture 2009’s features and attractions include: -Virgin Galactic’s VMS Mothership “Eve”, the next generation of space tourism launch vehicle, which will be on the grounds July 27-August 1; -The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, making its first North American public air show appearance July 28-31; -Hear from the “Miracle on the Hudson” cockpit crew in command of US Airways flight 1549, as pilots Sully Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles recount their experiences that day last January; -Recognition of aviation’s important humanitarian work around the world in the weeklong Fly4Life activities; -The Erickson S-64F Aircrane helitanker, nicknamed “Elvis”; a heavy-duty, twin-engine firefighting helicopter that will make aerial displays; -More than 400 Warbirds that include aircraft from World War II and classic fighter jets, many flying in spectacular shows throughout the week (expanded programs July 31-Aug. 1); -Modern military aircraft such as the C-5M and C-17 transports, and A-10, F-16 and F/A-18 fighters, including the popular Heritage Flights combining old and new aircraft; -A variety of special anniversaries, from the centennial of flight in Canada, 80th anniversary of the Pietenpol, 60th anniversary of the T-28 warbird, and 50th anniversary of the Cessna 150; -Upgraded areas throughout the grounds, including new pedestrian walkways, flush toilet facilities on the flight line and in the campgrounds, increased wi-fi coverage, and more; -Top-flight entertainment such as the Doobie Brothers on July 27, presented by Ford Motor Company; pilot/comedian Jeff Dunham on August 1, presented by Rotorway International; and nightly aviation movies under the stars July 26-August 1 at the Fly-In Theater. -More than 2,500 showplanes that include homebuilts, vintage models, ultralights, and seaplanes.