The 2025 King Air Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place during the King Air Gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, with both recipients and their families present. The third class to be inducted since the HOF was introduced in 2022 is comprised of Jim Allmon and Ed Pardi, with each taking home a custom award made…
Co-sponsors King Air Nation and BLR brought together approximately 240 attendees representing pilots, owners, mechanics and 42 sponsoring companies for the 2025 King Air Gathering from March 19-21 in Phoenix, Arizona. After a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, the next two days brought opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and…
7-Blade Whisper Prop for King Air 300 Series Earns FAA and EASA Approval The Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency have granted MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH supplemental type certificate approval for the 7-blade Whisper Prop system, now available for the King Air 300 series aircraft. BLR Aerospace LLC is the worldwide distributor…
Photos by MeLinda Schnyder The National Women’s History Alliance has established March as National Women’s History Month, with the goal of ensuring that women’s history remains visible, valued and celebrated for all generations. In honor of this year’s theme – “Moving forward together! Women educating & inspiring generations” – here are 13 destinations to find…
Jens Vanhoof likely has one of the most unique gigs among Beechcraft King Air pilots. The 38-year-old Belgian alternates between flying in circles for hours at a time and crossing the globe on ferry flights – all in support of bringing major sporting events to worldwide television audiences. WorldLinX operates two B200 aircraft with television-relay…
There’s only one King Air Gathering The annual King Air Gathering is the only event of its kind dedicated to the Beechcraft King Air. Owners, operators, pilots, trainers, maintenance providers, FBOs, manufacturers and other industry folk gather in an intimate setting for learning, networking and socializing opportunities. KAG’s focus, size and format make this truly…
In December, Collins Aerospace announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air aircraft and two of its most popular systems. Designed to enhance aircraft operability, safety and efficiency, the initiative introduces several new safety features to both avionics suites and makes it possible to convert King Air 200 and 300 aircraft…
King Air Gathering co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace announced the speakers, companion activities and a full list of educational and networking events attendees can expect during the 2025 King Air Gathering happening March 19-22 in Phoenix, Arizona. “King Air Gathering is perfect for fueling your knowledge and building connections,” said Carl Davis, vice…
Save the date and start making plans to attend King Air Gathering 2025, the only event of its size dedicated solely to the Beechcraft King Air. Co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace are finalizing an agenda that embraces what past attendees say they want most when connecting, collaborating and sharing a passion for aviation…
Photography by Chelsey Schartz/Sedgwick County Zoo Two black bear cubs orphaned this summer in the Oregon wilderness quickly found a new home in Kansas with the help of a rescue mission flown by a 2001 Beechcraft King Air 350. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discovered the male and female cubs when their mother…