Raytheon (the maker of the midsize Hawker series) purchased the midsize jet the BAE 125-800 from British Aerospace (BAE). It was renamed the Hawker 800 after purchase and later with some enhancements, the Hawker 800XP (XP standing for extended performance).…
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Hawker 400XP: A Customer Favorite
In 2004, Raytheon (the maker of the midsize Hawker series) renamed their popular light jet the BeechJet 400A, the Hawker 400XP. The move was designed to create brand identity among the light and midsize jets that Raytheon produced. In addition…
10 Most Popular Private Jets
There are over 4.5 million trips flown in the US on private aircraft each year. These 10 models are flown most often. Phenom 300 Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+ Citation Sovereign Challenger 350 Hawker 1000, 900XP, 900, 850, 800XP Citation Jet 2, Citation Jet…
The Hawker 1000: Good for the Long Haul
The Hawker 1000 was manufactured between 1993 and 1998 by Beechcraft/Raytheon Aircraft. The aircraft was produced as part of the midsize Hawker 800 series of corporate jets, designed to fill the need for a jet with a bit longer range…