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…
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…
In case you missed it, here is a collection of press releases from the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition held in late October in Las Vegas. Textron Aviation Service Centers offer Starlink high-speed internet solution for B200/300 Textron Aviation says the King Air B200 and B300 are among the aircraft series on which…
The Blackhawk Performance Center in Broomfield, Colorado, has received FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification, according to a company news release. The location at KBJC joins the Blackhawk Performance Center in Columbia, Missouri, (KCOU) as premier service locations for light turbine aircraft. These centers focus on Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation and Pilatus PC-12 (BJC)…
Textron Aviation has launched EvoX, specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades and modifications. “Textron Aviation’s new EvoX packages offer Cessna and Beechcraft customers complete aircraft revitalization options to maximize the value of their aircraft,” Brian Rohloff, senior vice president, Customer Support,…
FreeFlight Systems, a leader in next-generation avionics and radar altimeter technologies, and Air Dallas Instruments, a pioneer in aviation instrument solutions since 1977, are partnering to offer 5G tolerant radar altimeters for King Air aircraft. The companies issued a joint news release announcing the RA-5500 as the only 5G-tolerant radar altimeter that provides operators with…
The National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) Venezuela has accepted the Federal Aviation Administration’s supplemental type certification (STC SA03209NY) for the installation of the Quiet Fan Jet composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f on the Beechcraft King Air 200 series powered by P&WC PT6A-41, -42, -52, -61 propeller turbines. This installation is already certified by EASA, FAA Transport Canada,…
ForeFlight has rolled out its latest release, ForeFlight 16.8, and it includes enhancements to streamline your workflow, making it easier to access vital information and adjust your view on the go. A new strip at the bottom of the flight plan (FPL) drawer gives you an improved view of key flight information, with a touch…
Atlantic Aviation Nashville, the newest facility in the company’s network, has opened at Nashville International Airport (KBNA). The 24.5-acre Atlantic Aviation BNA includes a new 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art terminal building and a new 30,000-square-foot heated hangar with 28-foot door clearance and adjoining office and shop space. The main terminal area offers brightly lit expanded ramp space…
Garmin recently announced the certification of Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), marking the first certified software solution utilizing the Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology. ROA uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, aircraft on the ground and ground vehicles. The initial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification…