DUBAI, U.A.E. (Nov. 13, 2007) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced the sale of a super-midsize Hawker 4000 and a midsize Hawker 850XP to Sertur Air, Turkey’s largest charter operator. Based in Istanbul, Sertur Air will be adding their new Hawker 4000 and Hawker 850XP to the fleet of five Hawker 850XP’s and one Hawker 400XP they operate today.
“Our Hawker models are well suited to the requirements of the business or private traveler in Turkey,” said Sean McGeough, vice president of International Sales. “Large, luxurious cabins, individually customized to provide an exceptional experience are the hallmark of the Hawker line. The range and capabilities of our Hawker aircraft make non-stop travel anywhere in the Middle East and Europe an easy option.”
Turkey has been a strong market for HBC for many years with a 46 percent share of the business turbine aircraft fleet today. Of the 61 aircraft in-country, 28 are Hawker or Beechcraft models. The success of Hawker aircraft is unmatched in the region.
“The Hawker range of aircraft offer unmatched quality, luxury and reliability for our customer base,” said Mahmut Serter, chairman, Sertur Air.

