BLR Aerospace recently announced that their winglet system for the King Air E90 and early C90 fleets, as well as the 5-bladed Whisper Prop® system for the King Air 100, are all scheduled to be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified by the end of 2021. Increasing demand has created limited availability for both popular upgrades…
Textron Aviation recently announced additional investments in its European service network, with an expansion of its Stuttgart line station facility becoming a satellite service center. The company is expanding its factory-direct service options at Stuttgart Airport delivering shorter downtime and increased flexibility to its customers with twice the amount of hangar space and the expert…
Garmin® International, Inc. is pleased to announce new training opportunities that will benefit novice and seasoned pilots alike. Through multiple free videos, the Aviation Risk Management series will provide pilots with the opportunity to review common safety hazards and traditional risk mitigation strategies. Pilots will also learn how the features and capabilities on Garmin avionics, such…
Tom Clements’ article in the July issue titled, “Practice Demonstration of VMCA” was a missed opportunity to clarify that just because a manufacturer has an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) “approved procedure” doesn’t mean it is always a good idea to follow same. The procedure as presented in the article and AFM is in conflict with…
After working several years at Beech Aircraft, I had heard the Raisbeck name in relation to the King Air, but I didn’t realize the impact that James Raisbeck had on the ever-popular turboprop until I became editor of the King Air magazine. I interviewed James shortly after the magazine was launched in 2007. That conversation…
Textron Aviation recently announced the Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER and King Air 260 have both achieved European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification and will begin deliveries to customers throughout the region. “EASA certification begins a whole new era for the Beechcraft King Air in Europe,” said Tom Perry, vice president of sales for…
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) has been awarded European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its ThrustSense® Full Regime Autothrottle for the King Air. The company reports that the approvals mark over 40 countries outside of the U.S. to approve its revolutionary autothrottle technology,…
The King Air Gathering (KAG) scheduled for Sept. 23-26, 2021 has been postponed due to the uncertainty associated with the Delta variant of COVID and the challenges it may pose for travel and safety. The new dates for the KAG are May 12-15, 2022 and have been coordinated and confirmed with the event sponsors and…
Textron Aviation announced it is introducing new interiors to its Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop. Featuring a stunning new look with craftsman-built cabinetry and a selection of opulent fabrics and color schemes, the luxurious, redesigned cabin interior will be available on all new King Air 260 aircraft in early 2022. The King Air 260’s cabinetry…
Owners and operators of the Beechcraft King Air B300 series will soon have the option of equipping their aircraft with a McCauley Blackmac Series 105-inch diameter propeller with four aluminum swept blades. McCauley Propeller Systems is a division of Textron Aviation Inc. and says with the new propeller, King Air B300 operators can experience several…