22 October 2013
Beechcraft Corporation has reported 48 total aircraft deliveries for the third quarter of 2013, comprised of 38 commercial aircraft and 10 military trainer aeroplanes.
Through the first nine months of the year, the company has delivered 163 Beechcraft airplanes as compared to 111 during the same period of 2012, a 47% increase year-over-year.
“Beechcraft’s strong third quarter continues the positive momentum we have experienced throughout the year,” said Bill Boisture, CEO. “The class-leading capabilities and many mission profiles of our product and service portfolio continue to resonate with customers around the globe, despite the market uncertainty that remains in many economies. We expect to finish the year in a strong position.”
The King Air 350i/ER saw the most deliveries with 15 units.
Notably, during the third quarter Beechcraft secured the largest general aviation propeller aircraft order in history valued at up to $1.4 billion to deliver up to 105 King Air 350i aircraft to Wheels Up.
In other firsts, Beechcraft hosted the inaugural King Air Operators Conference in September. Nearly 200 King Air owners, operators and maintenance experts from around the world attend the event at the company’s headquarters in Wichita, Kan.
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