The first confirmed in-service activation of Garmin’s Autoland set the general aviation community abuzz in late December and offered confirmation that the automated landing system can deploy as designed in an actual emergent situation. A 1984 Beechcraft King Air B200 (N479BR, serial number BB-1179) unexpectedly demonstrated the technology that won the 2020 Robert J. Collier…
2026 King Air Gathering March 26-28 Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas Hill Country Registration and more info: kingairgathering.com By King Air Gathering organizers We’re moving the 2026 King Air Gathering to Horseshoe Bay Resort. While it’s a new venue, expect the same exceptional gathering hosted by King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace. Set in the…
Photos by Pierre Gillard/Passion Aviation unless noted Passengers waiting for the whisper of airline tires touching tarmac at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International sometimes glimpse another series of runways as they turn final. Few realize that six buildings across the fast-flowing, freighter-packed St. Lawrence River host an assortment of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft that belong to…
Feb. 13-15: AOPA Fly-In at Buckeye Air Fair, Buckeye, Arizona March 19-21: Women in Aviation International Conference, Dallas, Texas March 23-26: Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, Dallas, Texas March 26-28: King Air Gathering, Horseshoe Bay, Texas April 14-19: SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, Florida April 22-25: AERO Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany May…
As the aviation world continues to evolve, so does the community surrounding one of its most beloved aircraft – the Beechcraft King Air. With an impressive legacy spanning more than half a century, the King Air series has become synonymous with reliability and versatility, making it a favorite among owners, pilots and operators alike. As…
Tragic flash flooding at summer camps in Texas, storm surges destroying villages in western Alaska, a Category 5 hurricane devastating Jamaica – King Air pilots have had the opportunity this year to make a difference for people and communities facing difficult situations. Beyond these natural disasters, the ongoing need continued to grow for the aviation…
Beechcraft aircraft are saving lives in Peru. The government recently expanded its emergency response capabilities with a second Beechcraft King Air 360C air ambulance, equipped with vital sign monitors, incubators, stretchers and cold chain systems for organ transport. Since October 2024, more than 100 Peruvian Air Force aeromedical flights have evacuated over 145 critically ill…
Originally published in 2010 by Mary Lynn Oliver, the youngest daughter of Walter and Olive Ann Beech, the book “The Barnstormer and The Lady” chronicling the personal lives of the aviation pioneers has been out of print for a decade. Mary Lynn’s daughter, Jennifer Pitt, has updated the first edition and reprinted a 15th anniversary…
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law comprehensive tax-and-spending legislation that the White House dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Among the included policies was reinstating 100% bonus depreciation for qualified business aircraft acquisitions retroactive to Jan. 20, 2025. The 100% bonus depreciation provision allows businesses to purchase capital equipment, including aircraft,…
An Airbus innovation center uses a King Air C90 to collect data that drives its approach to incorporating rapid technological advancements in commercial aviation. Acubed, pronounced A-cubed, is Airbus’ Silicon Valley innovation center that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for aviation. The organization is actively conducting flight testing in a specially modified…