Western Aviation the first to purchase Hawker 900XP in the UAE

The delivery of this aircraft is expected in December 2007.

The Hawker 900XP that is displayed at the Dubai Air-show 2007 represents an unbeatable value, in addition to Low operating costs, fuel efficiency and the most spacious cabin in its class. With such powerful performance and luxury amenities, the Hawker 900 XP is ideal for businessmen, pilgrims, government officials, and families who wish to travel to Europe, Middle East of the Gulf Region.

Said Mr. Arif .B. Rahman Group Director Finance ETA Star Group, 'The additional seating in 900XP will allow us to provide an overall increase in passenger capacity to meet customer demand and less restricted payload on regional routes. In addition, the new technology of the Hawker 900XP will ensure increased operational efficiencies and offer us long term solutions. We firmly believe that Hawker 900xp is the right choice due to its superior and additional passenger comforts and it has more room than the previous models that were available.'

Western Aviation will be leasing the aircraft to various business and government houses within Dubai and plan to extend the service forward to the GCC based on the demand for such service.
With new Honeywell TFE731-50R engines for increased hot/high-altitude performance and an 8.9-percent range increase over the Hawker 850XP, it delivers a combined range enhancement of 13.2 percent when coupled with winglets introduced last year. This allows one-stop, six-passenger trips from Dubai to Bangkok with NBAA IFR reserves. When you add the increased performance and lower operating costs of new engines with the proven reliability and legendary comfort of the custom-built cabin in this midsize airplane, you get an unprecedented value in the new Hawker 900XP.