WICHITA, Kan., March 16, 2005  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raytheon Aircraft
Company and NetJets Inc. have reached a tentative agreement to purchase up to
50 Hawker Horizon aircraft for its expanding fractional market fleet. The
tentative agreement includes a 10 year Guaranteed Maintenance Program. The
order confirms the confidence NetJets has in Raytheon Aircraft Company and its
newest aircraft. Details are expected to be finalized within 30 days.

    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050316 )

    The Hawker Horizon is the newest, most technically advanced super-midsize
business aircraft available, and will enter the market with the best overall
performance in its class. Conceived in the tradition of Hawker excellence, the
Horizon is an amazing blend of technology and heritage. From its luxurious
spacious cabin to its high cruise speed and intercontinental range, the
Horizon is the aircraft by which all super-midsize business jets will be
measured.

    Raytheon Aircraft designs, manufactures, markets and supports Beechcraft
and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial, military and regional airline
markets.

  Contact:
   Steve Brecken
   781.522.5127
   http://www.raytheonaircraft.com/


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SOURCE: Raytheon Aircraft Company



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