Hawker Beechcraft Chief Vows Turnaround

A corporate turnaround specialist appointed to the top job at Hawker Beechcraft Inc. says his top priority is to revive–not sell–the struggling manufacturer of business jets, general aviation turboprops and military trainers.

Robert S. “Steve” Miller was appointed CEO on Feb. 7, replacing longtime chief executive Bill Boisture, who will remain as chairman of the company’s operating ...