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Roundup of announcements from NBAA

Roundup of announcements from NBAA

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…

Blackhawk Performance Center Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification

Blackhawk Performance Center Earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification

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)…

Exclusive Factory-direct, Aftermarket Mod Packages Unveiled

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 + Air Dallas Instruments Bring 5G-tolerant Radar Altimeter Technology to King Airs

FreeFlight Systems + Air Dallas Instruments Bring 5G-tolerant Radar Altimeter Technology to King Airs

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…

New Five-blade Propeller for King Air 200 Series Earns INAC Venezuela Approval

New Five-blade Propeller for King Air 200 Series Earns INAC Venezuela Approval

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 16.8 Improves Flight Planning

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 Opens New Showcase Facility at KBNA

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 Introduces Revolutionary Technology to Help Avoid Runway Incursions

Garmin Introduces Revolutionary Technology to Help Avoid Runway Incursions

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…

SmartSky® Receives STC for King Air  Models B200 through 360 

SmartSky® Receives STC for King Air Models B200 through 360 

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for SmartSky LITE on the King Air 350i. The certificate covers installation of the award-winning inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200, B200C, B200GT, 250, 250C, 250EP, 260, 260C, 300, 350,…

Textron Aviation Bolsters Support in the United Kingdom and Ireland through Gama Aviation (UK) Limited

Textron Aviation Inc. announced recently that it is expanding its relationship with longtime channel partner Gama Aviation. Newly designated as an Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) for Textron Aviation Special Missions aircraft in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Gama Aviation will now feature special missions variants of the entire portfolio of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft. This…