Hawker 400XPR Makes Maiden Flight

Bethany Whitfield

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 08:43 PM ET

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** The Hawker 400XPR engine test article
during its maiden flight**

Key Takeaways:

The Hawker 400XPR successfully completed its first engine test flight, moving towards September certification for the upgraded jet.
The 400XPR features new Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines, Hawker winglets, and optional Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, promising improved power, fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and lower emissions.
This program milestone comes shortly after Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, though a restructuring deal includes new financing and debt elimination.

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The Hawker 400XPR engine test article made a successful first flight this week, paving the way for certification of the upgraded jet this September, Hawker Beechcraft announced.

The dual Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines slated to power the new 400XPR – announced last year – will provide 470 pounds of additional combined thrust over that provided by the Pratt & Whitney turbofans in the 400XP.