Textron Aviation announced it has expanded its PowerAdvantage engine support program to include the Beechcraft King Air. Part of the company’s ProAdvantage suite of support programs, PowerAdvantage offers owners and operators comprehensive PT6A engine coverage with predictable costs for both routine and most unscheduled engine maintenance events. Customers enrolled in PowerAdvantage pay a competitive hourly…
Value Added: Pratt & Whitney Offers New Engine Rebate with Blackhawk XP Upgrades and Fixed Rates for Overhauls with Standard Aero for a Limited Time
From March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016, aircraft owners and operators who purchase a Blackhawk XP New Engine Upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 200 or 90 series aircraft will receive up to a $65,000 rebate from Pratt & Whitney Canada. The installation of the new engines can be delayed through the end of…
Value Added: Android and iOS Enhancements from Garmin Pilot
Garmin is pleased to announce an updated version of the Garmin Pilot app for both Android and iOS versions. The Android updates include integration with the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, as well as additional trip planning enhancements and more. Regardless of existing avionics configuration, the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder pairs with…
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Raisbeck Announces Special Pricing & Expanded Combo Options Raisbeck Engineering released 2016 pricing for its product offerings for the entire line of King Air models. New and more deeply discounted combination packages are also being offered. The company announced three important elements: 1) 2015 prices for individual systems have generally been extended through 2016. 2) Combination…
Value Added: StandardAero Launches PT6A FASTLANE™ Engine Maintenance Program for Hot Section Inspections, Repair and On-Site Services
StandardAero has launched a new, customized accelerated response program to support PT6A turboprop engine operators with hot section inspections, repairs and on-site field services. This new program includes but is not limited to, on-wing inspections by a certified StandardAero Field Service Representative (FSR), Service Center support and OEM approved repairs. The company chose the term…
Value Added: Luma Technologies Receives EASA Certification for LED Annunciator Panels on King Airs and FAA Certification of LED Glareshield Washlight Kits for C90
Luma Technologies has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the installation of its LT-4500 Series LED Caution Warning Annunciator Panels on a broad range of King Air models. With this STC, any fleet operator or authorized dealer can install the panels in accordance with EASA guidelines. The STC covers seven different panel sizes…
Value Added: West Star Aviation Announces Mobile Response Team Field Support
West Star Aviation is proud to announce their Mobile Response Team “MRT” supported by a wide network of MRO facilities and support shops. The company says the MRT allows it to deliver their award-winning service and experience to customers when and where it’s needed. The MRT provides “in-the-field-level” repairs and modifications as well as temporary…
Value Added: FlyRight Adds King Air 350 Part 135 Training and Receives Commuter Category Qualification for King Air 200 Series
FlyRight has added the capability to provide training and checking services to King Air 300/350 Part 135 operators. Training programs include Initial BE-300 Type Rating and Recurrent courses with Part 135 checks. FlyRight, an FAA-certificated Part 142 training center specializing in King Air pilot training, began offering King Air 350 training and Type Ratings in…
Value Added: LoPresti BoomBeam HID Lights Now Available in Australia
Australian Avionics recently became the Elite Dealer for LoPresti Aviation BoomBeam HID lighting in Australia. The BoomBeam lights are FAA- and EASA-Approved for all King Air Models, and are said to produce 1300% more light than standard aircraft lighting. For more information, visit: http://www.loprestiaviation.com/
Value Added: Garmin® and Pratt & Whitney Canada Offer King Air Aircraft Upgrade Incentives
Garmin International Inc. and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced new incentives to provide King Air aircraft owners and operators significant savings on the G1000® Integrated Flight Deck and qualifying P&WC engine upgrades. The upgrade incentives apply to a broad range of King Air aircraft models and is applicable through January 29, 2016. On the…