English Field Aviation (EFA) is offering their extensive airplane detailing package to customers at no charge for any King Air customer who has a phase inspection completed at either of the EFA locations. The package is made up of multiple detailing and finishing services including a full machine buff and wax, wheel well cleaning, de-ice boot…
MT- Airplane Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03525NY for the next generation five-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR260-65b on the Beech King Air 300/350 series powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A engines. The installation is also EASA certified. MT- Airplane Propeller says the new five-blade MT-Propellers provide a performance improvement of approximately eight…
CenTex Aerospace announced that it has earned many required approvals for its Saddle Tank Conversion STC for more models of the King Air. The FAA approved a revised PMA adding the King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft to the original PMA for the King Air 90. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted…
BLR Aerospace Introduces BLR Aerospace recently introduced a new ultra-quiet, lightweight propeller system called Whisper Prop™. Designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and safety, the five-blade, carbon fiber propeller with natural composite core is manufactured by MT-Propeller of Atting, Germany. The Whisper Prop system is certified and available for installation on King Airs individually…
Garmin has announced new capabilities and enhanced operational benefits for the King Air C90 aircraft, which are made available through the latest software upgrade. This latest update offers new features including, NextGen components such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) compliance, user-defined holding patterns and the approval of optional equipment, which expands global operational capability. New…
Textron Aviation Inc. celebrated the opening of its larger, state-of-the-art Paris Service Center at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, boasting complete maintenance and repair capability for Citation business jets and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. According to the company, the new facility is three times larger than the original – 156,000 square-feet, including a 42,000 square-foot service bay…
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03507NY for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet five-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR210-58d on the Beechcraft King Air B90, E90, C90, C90A, C90GT, C90GTi and also those with Blackhawk conversion. The company says the propeller installation provides: ■ Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller…
Raisbeck Aircraft Engineering announced its official partnership with Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) in Scottsdale, Ariz. as the newest Raisbeck Authorized Dealer. Executive Aircraft Maintenance will be authorized to install all of Raisbeck’s Performance Systems on the Beechcraft King Air fleet. EAM provides general aviation services to regional airlines, corporate, ag/utility and military organizations. They offer…
One of the unique qualities of the King Air is its ability to fly in to remote airports, where sometimes there isn’t much in aircraft service and support. If a King Air owner/operator would find themselves in a situation where they would have to tie-down their aircraft, Aero / Mechanical Technologies, Inc. has created angled…
Blackhawk Modifications of Waco, Texas has named Executive Flight Training of Beaufort, S.C. as an authorized pilot training center for all twin-engine aircraft models for which Blackhawk provides higher performance, new PT6A engine upgrades, which includes the King Air 90 and King Air 200 models. Executive Flight Training will be able to teach pilots how…