Maintenance and Modifications
Upgraded Hawker 400XPR Takes Flight
The Hawker 400XPR made its first flight with its new Williams International FJ44-4A-32 turbofans today, taking off from Garner Field Airport in Uvalde, Texas. Sierra Industries of Uvalde did the re-engining work on the twinjet. (Photo: Matt Thurber)
The Hawker 400XPR made its first flight with its new Williams International FJ44-4A-32 turbofans today, taking off from Garner Field Airport in Uvalde, Texas. Sierra Industries of Uvalde did the re-engining work on the twinjet. (Photo: Matt Thurber)

Hawker Beechcraft’s 400XPR made its first flight this morning, powered by freshly installed Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines. The modification work was done by Sierra Industries of Uvalde, Texas.