WICHITA, Kan., June 1, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raytheon Aircraft
Company (RAC) announced that the Hawker 4000 super-midsize jet completed
its Function and Reliability testing on Friday, May 26. RAC and the FAA are
currently working together to finalize the required documentation that will
allow the FAA to issue the Type Certificate.
"The Hawker 4000 is the flagship of the Hawker line, truly setting the
standard for quality, performance and value in the super-midsize class of
aircraft," said Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO of Raytheon Aircraft
Company. "It will be a great addition to the Beechcraft and Hawker family."
Raytheon Aircraft Company designs, manufactures, markets and supports
Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial and military
markets.
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2005 sales of $21.9 billion, is an
industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information
technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.
With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 80,000 people
worldwide.
Contact:
Mike Turner
316.676.8674
316.516.4158 Cell
http://www.raytheonaircraft.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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http://www.raytheon.com/
CONTACT:
Mike Turner of Raytheon Company,
+1-316-676-8674, or Cell: +1-316-516-4158
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