26 October 2012

News Story: Hawker signs New Zeland King Air deal

King Air B200 aircraft (Click to Enlarge)

CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The New Zealand air force has signed a deal with Hawker Pacific for the lease of four second-hand King Air B200 aircraft for five years.

"The B200 aircraft is a critical component of our fleet as it will be our interim advanced pilot training aircraft and also provide a domestic air transport capability," said Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell.

The contract, which includes maintenance support, is financed through Hawker Pacific, said Stockwell.

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