Beechcraft Premier, Business Jet Aircraft

Lift your business to new heights with the Premier IA’s enhanced speed, roomy cabin and right–size value.

"Featuring superior cruise speeds and the largest cabin in its class, the Beechcraft Premier IA is a high–value single–pilot business jet that excels in efficiency. In fact, you and your passengers can travel with at a direct operating cost per nautical mile that is 11 percent lower than the Cessna Citation CJ2+.

Able to fly four passengers over 1,000 nautical miles or cruise at 500 miles–per–hour – 50 miles an hour faster that the nearest light–jet competitor – this single–pilot jet makes faster, multi–city trips an affordable reality. This exceptional performance is made possible by the Premier IA’s swept wing design and ultra–strong drag–reducing fuselage, which is fabricated with industry–leading lightweight carbon–fiber composite technology.

By balancing performance, reliability and flexibility, the Premier IA demonstrates that business jet ownership is still the smart choice for value–conscious corporations

Highlights:

• Go faster: The Premier IA has a maximum speed of Mach .80 that is 457 knots true airspeed.
• Go smarter: Integrated Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21™ avionic suite comes standard; provides instant, intuitive information and critical flight data
• Go for value: The Premier IA has lower acquisition and operating costs per mile than Cessna Citation CJ2+
• Backed by a five–year customer care warranty and general aviation’s largest technical and field support network"

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With striking style and generous passenger space, the Premier IA’s welcoming cabin is ready for business.

"With Hawker Beechcraft’s fine eye for detail, the Premier IA’s interior redefines the light-jet passenger experience with the largest cabin in its class - 30 percent larger than its nearest competitor. Thanks to industry-leading composite technology, the fuselage’s construction delivers more room for seating, in-flight movement and amenities. It’s like having an executive office at 41,000 feet.

Your time is too valuable to waste waiting in baggage lines or tracking down key presentation materials. A generous 23 cubic feet of interior storage space supplements the Premier IA’s larger exterior nose and aft baggage compartments. To allow for more head and shoulder room, the Premier IA utilizes CabinFirst™ design to keep your passengers comfortable. Also included are several cabinet entertainment options to maximize productivity and relaxation on flights.

Highlights:

• Single Pilot Certified.
• Standard Seating for Six, Plus a Crew of Two
• Fully Articulating Club Seating
• Independent Dual-Zone Cabin Climate Control
• Refreshment Center
• Lavatory with In-Cabin Baggage Stowage Area
• Executive Tables" more

The Premier IA empowers solo pilots with intelligent, intuitive avionics systems.

"By matching high–tech avionics with a smarter, more intuitive layout, the Premier IA’s cockpit gives pilots “at–a–glance” access to vital flight data.

For maximized awareness and decreased pilot workload, the Premier IA comes standard with the Collins Pro Line 21™ digital integrated avionics suite. This state–of–the–art system provides the latest flight sensors and digital displays. Also standard is the new Rockwell Collins Integrated Flight Information Systems (IFIS), which features electronic Jeppesen charts, graphical weather and enhanced map overlays.

Three 8–inch by 10–inch LCD monitors provide critical flight information and engine performance data – all brightly displayed exactly where expected. That keeps the pilot focused on his most important task: delivering passengers to their destination safely.

Features:

• Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (TAWS) with Wind Shear Warning Capability
• Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)
• 3–screen Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)
• Integrated Flight Information System with File Server Unit and Cursor Control Panel
• Engine Indicating System (EIS)
• Dual Air Data Computers & Altitude Encoders
• Dual Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS)
• Flight Management System (FMS) with Database Input Unit
• MDC–3000 Maintenance Diagnostic Computer
• Weather Radar System
• Audio System" more

The Composite Trendsetter

"The all-composite fuselage of the world’s most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet is truly state of the art. Use of graphite epoxy laminate and a honeycomb core sandwich gives the Premier IA unprecedented structural strength, efficiency and extremely high resistance to fatigue and corrosion, and the fuselage has no stated life limit according to the FAA.

Baggage is stowed in two versatile storage compartments which are externally accessible, one in the nose section and adjacent to the other baggage compartment located in the aft fuselage to the left engine in the cabin.

Like all Beechcraft aircraft, the Premier IA can be customized with a variety of paint and striping options to enhance the look of the trend-setting, all-composite single-pilot business jet." more

Featuring industry–leading technology, the Premier IA will get you to your destination faster than you ever imagined.

"Exceeding expectations is what the Beechcraft Premier IA is all about. Thanks to its powerful turbofan engines, high–speed swept wing design and performance–enhancing aerodynamic fuselage, the Premier IA offers optimal operational flexibility across a wider range of missions.

The Premier IA’s twin Williams–Rolls FJ44–2A engines deliver 4,600 pounds of thrust while burning less fuel. Combined with exceptional control enhancements, including wing spoiler Fowler flaps, speed brakes and solid, slow-speed handling, this single–pilot Premier IA is not only incredibly fast; it’s also incredibly safe.

With the ability to carry seven passengers over impressive distances and land on short runways, the Premier IA can take you and your passengers to thousands of airports not served by the major airlines – letting you respond to opportunities in remote locations.

Highlights:

• 40 miles per hour faster than its primary “old technology,” straight wing jet competitor
• Amazing speed is made possible by the Premier IA’s turbofan engines, high–strength lightweight composite fuselage, and advanced aerodynamic swept wind design.
• At gross takeoff weight, the Premier IA can climb straight to FL 350 (35,000 feet) in just 15 minutes" ...

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The Premier IA Specifications

"• Seating Configuration 1 + 6 / 7
• Avionics Manufacturer: Collins, suite Pro Line 21
• Engines Williams Intl. FJ44-2A Power Rating 2,300 lb - 10.23 kN
• Baggage Capacity: 76.9 cu. ft - 2.2 cu. m
• Max Baggage Weight: 750 lb - 340 kg (...)

The Premier IA Performance

• Maximum Cruise Speed 454 kt - 841 km/h
• Range: Max Payload 826 nm - 1,530 km
• Range: Full Fuel/Available Payload 1,460 nm - 2,704 km
• Range: 4 Passengers 1,175 nm - 2,176 km
• Range: Ferry 1,485 nm - 2,750 km
• Max Operating Altitude 41,000 ft - 12,497 m
• Take-off Field Length (MTOW) 3,792 ft - 1,156 m
• Landing Field Length (MLW) 3,177 - ft 968 m " ...

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Fly higher, farther and faster in the most technologically advanced and fastest single–pilot business jet in the world.

"Building on the success of the Premier IA, the new Beechcraft Premier II merges the efficiency of light jets with speed and range only found in much larger jets. Featuring the only composite light–jet fuselage on the market, the Premier II is lighter and more aerodynamic – but also more durable – than aluminum–frame competitors.

Multi–city, one–day business trips are a breeze in the Premier II. With increased payload capacity and single–pilot certification, the Premier II delivers your passengers to more locations in more comfort than any other light jet.

To further meet the needs of successful executives and international corporations, the Premier II features a remarkably spacious cabin with an array of amenities.

Highlights:

• Top speeds of 465 knots at 33,000 feet make the Premier II the largest, fastest single–pilot business jet in the world
• The Premier II’s range with four passengers is 1,500 nautical miles – that’s Aspen, Colorado, to Chicago, Illinois, with ease
• The Premier II features the new Williams FJ44–3AP turbofan jet engines, giving you a max top speed of an impressive 465 knots
• Top cruising altitude of 45,000 feet – above the jet stream and any adverse weather – allowing you to arrive sooner while burning less fuel
• Backed by the industry’s largest network of trained professionals, including more than 100 authorized service facilities around the world"

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The Premier II’s cabin balances style, comfort and function.

"Hawker Beechcraft is synonymous with superior craftsmanship. Whether you are flying on your weekend getaway or closing a deal at 45,000 feet, the Premier II’s elegantly spacious cabin - nearly 30 percent larger than its nearest competitor, the Citation CJ2+ - offers passengers exquisite comfort.

The Premier II lets you imagine a world where business travel does not have to translate to lost baggage, exhaustion or endless waiting. Featuring a wide array of convenient amenities, the Premier II’s cabin makes travel time more comfortable, productive and stress-free.

Hawker Beechcraft’s exclusive team of craftsmen and designers can create a personalized interior to your desired specifications with an unparalleled selection of finishes and details.

Features:

• Standard Seating for Six, Plus a Crew of Two
• Fully Articulating Club Seating
• Independent Dual-Zone Cabin Climate Control
• Refreshment Center
• Lavatory with In-Cabin Baggage Stowage Area
• Executive Tables
• Custom Options Available" more

To ensure the safety of every mission, the Premier II’s high-tech cockpit keeps pilots constantly in control.
"The Premier II’s state-of-the-art, fully-integrated flight deck presents pilots with instant situational awareness and intuitive control. The advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite monitors the Premier II’s systems, allowing a single pilot to maintain absolute command of this advanced jet.

Featuring three 8-inch by 10-inch displays, the avionics system provides critical information at the right time with the easy-to-understand readouts. The Pro Line 21 suite also includes: a Flight Management System (FMS) with Wide Area Augmented System (WAAS/LVP), Aircraft Performance/V-Speeds database, an Automatic Flight Guidance System (AFGS), and an Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) for capabilities such as electronic Jepperson charts, weather graphics, and enhanced map overlays.

Cockpit Features:
• Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)
• Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)
• 3–Screen Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)
• Integrated Flight Information System with File Server Unit and Cursor Control Panel
• Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
• Automatic Flight Guidance System (AFGS)
• Dual Air Data Computers & Altitude Encoders
• Dual Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS)
• Flight Management System (FMS)
• Radio Sensor System (RSS)
• MDC-3000 Maintenance Diagnostic Computer
• Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS+)
• Performance Database
• WAAS/LPV Capability
• DBU-5000 Aircraft Data Loader" ... More about the Beechcraft Premier II Flight Deck and Avionics

Premier II Smooth, Sleek, Sensational

"Its smooth, sleek, state-of-the-art all-composite fuselage is 20 percent lighter, three times stronger and 70 percent stiffer than aluminum, which makes the Premier II the lightest, strongest and most technologically advanced jet in its class.

Advanced aerodynamics afforded by elliptical winglets offer reduced drag and an increased effective wingspan without actually lengthening the wings. This allows the Premier II to fly even farther than its predecessor with full fuel and carry 900 pounds of payload.

Like all Beechcraft aircraft, the Premier II can be customized with a variety of paint and striping options to enhance the look of the world’s largest, fastest, most advanced single-pilot business jet." more

Increase your operational capabilities with the Premier II’s improved speed, range and payload.

"With a pair of Williams FJ44-3AP turbofan jet engines and a top cruising speed of up to 465 knots, the Beechcraft Premier II is the largest fastest single-pilot business jet in the world. With four passengers, the Premier II has a range of 1,500 nautical miles and a max cruising altitude of 45,000 feet – well above most traffic and weather for a smoother, more direct flight.

The Premier II is also incredibly efficient with a state-of-the-art Full Authority Digital Engine Control System to constantly optimize power at the lowest possible fuel burn. These advancements save you time and money on every flight.

The jet’s advanced all-composite fuselage offers unprecedented structural strength and durability while enhancing overall aerodynamics. Efficiency, speed and strength – that’s the Premier II.

Highlights:

• Top cruising altitude of 45,000 feet – above the jet steam and headwinds so you arrive ahead of the competition while burning less fuel
• 77 cubic feet of baggage space provides enough space for business presentation material and full-size luggage
• Its amazing speed is enabled by the arrow dynamic aerodynamic, lightweight, high-strength composite technology
• Revolutionary graphite epoxy and honeycomb composite fuselage is 20 percent lighter, three times stronger and 70 percent stiffer than aluminum
• New CFR certification increased maximum ground take-off weight by 1,300 pounds, allowing you to carry 625 pounds more payload with full fuel" ...

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The Premier II Specifications

"• Seating Configuration 1 + 6 / 7
• Avionics Manufacturer: Collins, suite Pro Line 21
• Engines Williams Intl. FJ44-3AP Power Rating 3,000 lb - 13.34 kN
• Baggage Capacity: 76.9 cu. ft - 2.2 cu. m
• Max Baggage Weight: 750 lb - 340 kg (...)

The Premier II Performance

• Maximum Cruise Speed 473 kt - 876 km/h
• Range: Max Payload 1,050 nm - 1,945 km
• Range: Full Fuel/Available Payload 1,530 nm - 2,834 km
• Range: 4 Passengers 1,546 nm - 2,863 km
• Range: Ferry 1,625 nm - 3,010 km
• Max Operating Altitude 45,000 ft - 13,716 m
• Take-off Field Length (MTOW) 3,720 ft - 1,134 m
• Landing Field Length (MLW) 3,365 - ft 1,026 m " ...

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