The new Beechcraft Corporation has reported strong first quarter 2013 delivery figures. The company reported a total of 59 deliveries, along with the delivery of its final six remaining Hawker 4000 jets.
That represents a 59% increase over the 37 Beechcraft units during the first quarter of 2012.
“The market is responding positively to the new Beechcraft Corporation as we focus on a strong line of versatile and globally-renowned products like the King Air turboprop, the T-6 military trainer aircraft, and the largest global customer support network in the industry,” said CEO Bill Boisture.
“This is not only reflected in our strong aircraft delivery numbers this quarter, but also evidenced by the highest booking rate the company has seen in the past three years.”
In 2012, the twin turbo-prop King Airs captured 94% of the global market segment, bolstered by the first King Air order for pilot training by a private aviation school in China. In addition, the worldwide fleet of King Airs reached a milestone this quarter by exceeding 60 million flight hours.
Upgrade programs for the Hawker 400XPR and 800XPR are attracting a strong positive response in the marketplace, and 2013 slots for the Hawker 400XPR program are sold out.
“Beechcraft Corporation’s first quarter success is a great start for our new company,” Boisture said. “Our plan throughout last year’s restructuring was to emerge as a stronger, more agile organization able to compete in any economy. We are pleased with how our customers are responding to our products and services.”
Beechcraft Deliveries Q1 2013
| King Air 350iER |
16 |
| King Air 250 | 13 |
| King Air C90GTX | 5 |
| G58 Baron | 7 |
| G36 Bonanza |
9 |
| T-6 Texan |
9 |
| Beechcraft Total |
59 |
| Hawker 4000 |
6 |
| Total Aircraft |
65 |