Hawker Beechcraft Expands in Europe with New Sales Office in Vienna

WICHITA, Kan. (Nov. 14, 2008) – To satisfy demand for new products like the Hawker 4000 and Hawker 750, Hawker Beechcraft is proud to announce its newest international sales office in Vienna, Austria. Located on the prestigious Ringstraße in the heart of Vienna’s business and tourism district, the new sales office will provide a permanent location for the Hawker Beechcraft sales team to serve its European customers. The Vienna office will be overseen by Byron Severson, regional sales director of Hawker aircraft, Central and Eastern Europe, who has been in Vienna since January.

“Demand for our aircraft in Europe is growing, and the new sales office in Vienna will not only help meet the customer demand but also expand our presence in the region,” said Sean McGeough, vice president, International Sales. “For years, Vienna has been the hub of Eastern European commerce, and positioning our new sales office in this niche location allows us to further augment Hawker Beechcraft’s international sales team growth.”

In recent years the company’s overall international activity has increased significantly.

“With nearly 65 percent of our new commercial aircraft bookings coming from the international region, we have reorganized and expanded our sales team over the past year to respond to the growing demands for business aircraft,” said Brad Hatt, president, Commercial Sales. “We’re excited about the new location in Vienna as well as the experience Byron will bring to the progress taking place in Eastern Europe.”
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 the largest number of factory-owned service centers and a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com.