First Foreign Military Sales Case contract for world’s most proven military training program
WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. 24, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) was recently awarded a contract to provide the T-6A trainer aircraft – the world’s most proven military training program – to the Israeli Air Force. This is the first Foreign Military Sales Case contract for HBC. HBC was awarded the contract directly from the United States Government as a result of a government-to-government agreement between Israel and the U.S, allowing for the provision of these aircraft to the Israeli government.

“This contract represents several significant milestones for HBC and we are pleased to accept the award from the Israeli Ministry of Defense,” said Jim Maslowski, president, U.S. and International Government Business. “Hawker Beechcraft offers the most sophisticated military training programs and operations, and the inherent training and flying capabilities of the T-6A Texan II make it the most successful primary trainer in the world.”
The contract also includes ground based training systems (GBTS) and technical publications. The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) will establish separate contracts with HBC for any post delivery programs, engineering support and post delivery modifications that are needed.

Source: Hawker Beechcraft