Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) flagship Hawker 4000 super-midsized business jet will present at Airshow China 2008 (also known as "Zhuhai Airshow") after demo tours around Shanghai, Hangzhou and Fuzhou. The Hawker 4000 is scheduled to have three demonstration flights at the airshow.

Formerly named Horizon, the Hawer 4000 received FAA approval to begin customer deliveries on June 6, and the first delivery to customers Gary and Donna Hall took place on June 18. The Hawker 4000 is first in its class, first in the world and the most advanced business jet in the world based on its innovative composite construction. It was awarded "2008 best of the best" by Robb Report last month.

The Hawker 4000 capacity and range is designed to meet the needs of customers domestically and internationally. Its impressive climb rate quickly takes passengers from sea level direct to 41,000 feet (12,497 m) in just 20 minutes at maximum take-off weight. It has a certified ceiling of 45,000 ft. (13,716 m). At altitude, the Hawker 4000 can accelerate to its maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.84. The business jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A engines which each deliver 6,900 pounds (30.7 kN) of thrust flat rated to ISA +22 degrees Celsius. Coupled with the Hawker 4000's advanced wing design, the engines provide impressive high altitude/hot temperature and short field capability that is so important in many US and international regions.

Much of the luxurious aircraft's standard equipment is optional on competitors' offerings. For example, the Hawker 4000 cockpit features a Honeywell Epic avionics suite with digital CNS radios and five high-resolution 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm) LCD displays. It also has enhanced situational awareness and flight management systems backed by real-time system monitoring and status. Ideally suited for long-range operations or long over water flights, the Hawker 4000 is equipped with dual IRS (Inertial Reference Systems), dual air-cycle machines and a hydraulic motor driven backup generator as standard. Another standard feature is a Full Authority Auto Throttle which provides easy, fast and efficient automatic thrust control during all phases of flight.

The groundbreaking Hawker 4000 is constructed of advanced composite material. Its fuselage features a true 72 inch (183 cm) standup cabin with a 77.5 in. width (196.8 cm). A flat floor runs the entire length of the aircraft, leading to an impressively large 88.5 cubic ft. (2.51 cubic m) baggage area, accessible during flight through the cabin, or on the ground through an exterior door. The aircraft's interior is a standard eight-place configuration with fully-articulating executive seats in double club format. The standup cabin's interior is fully customizable with a wide variety of materials and cabin finishes available.

The Hawker 4000 has more than 130 ordered to date.