Textron Aviation Inc. announced it has added new factory-direct coverage programs – Pre-Buy Assurance, Extended Care and King Air Direct. Through these new programs, the company says its customers can increase efficiency, reduce costs and optimize the value of their aircraft. The Pre-Buy Assurance plan provides peace of mind to customers when considering buying or…
The FAA STC for Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers for the King Air 350 has been officially validated by Mexico’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The request for the validation was submitted to the DGAC in mid-February of this year; official approval was received on April 1, 2016. Raisbeck’s Swept Blade Propellers for…
Grand Junction, Colorado-based West Star Aviation has been approved as an authorized dealer and installation facility for Advent Aircraft System’s new digital anti-skid braking system, called eABS. This system offers enhanced tire protection, tactical feedback, smoothness in adverse conditions and low-speed cut-out, and required no change in existing braking system components. West Star is currently…
CenTex Aerospace, Inc. announced it has received FAA approval of the Halo 250 increased gross weight conversion for King Air 250s equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck. The Pro Line Fusion avionics system is now standard equipment on new production King Air 250s, and is available as an upgrade to earlier…
Garmin International Inc. announced new enhancements made available within the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, are now offered the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription. Additional features for iOS include a…
Gogo Inc., the leading provider of in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment solutions to the global aero market, announced new hourly pricing plans for turboprop and light jet operators, making connectivity affordable and predicable for airframes of all types. Starting at $39 per hour, the new service plans provide the convenience of in-flight connectivity with predictable…
Textron Aviation Inc. announced that it has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. All 14 Textron Aviation-operated service centers in North America have received expanded certifications in the past year, allowing the company to deliver their service across all brands. The company says in…
Rockwell Collins has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Pro Line Fusion® avionics upgrade for King Air 350 turboprops originally delivered with Pro Line II avionics. The STC was achieved as part of a collaborative effort with Landmark Aviation Winston-Salem and BHE & Associates, Ltd., and is available now…
Advent Aircraft Systems, in collaboration with Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., has received FAA approval of its advanced-technology GPS/digital anti-skid braking system (Advent eABS™) for installation on Beechcraft King Air B300 series aircraft. This is the first time that a practical anti-skid system has been available for the King Air platform. The…
Raisbeck Engineering announced the FAA certification of its 4-Blade Swept Propellers for the King Air 350 family. The FAA certification follows a four-year development program, including two-and-a-half years of flight testing of five different designs, including three five-blade versions. Since launching the Swept-Blade program, Raisbeck’s engineers have flight-tested 12 different propeller designs on King Airs.…