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AFAC Mexico Authorizes MT-Propeller’s 5-blade Propeller for King Air 90 Models

MT-Propeller received the AFAC Mexico validation IA-SA00148IB of the EASA STC #10046759 Rev.2 for the installation of the next generation Quiet Fan Jet 5-blade scimitar composite propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B90, E90, C90, C90A, C90GT, C90GTi models. It also includes those with the Blackhawk Conversion powered by PT6A-20, -20A, -21, -27, -28, -135A…

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NAS Safety Review Team Report Provides Recommendations on ATO Safety  Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commissioned the National Airspace System’s Safety Review Team (SRT) to review the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) in respect to the increased number of aviation safety risks at airports.  In mid-November, the SRT presented their findings in a…

BLR STC and AFMS Approved for Higher Performance on KA200 series and earlier model KA200s with High Float Gear

BLR Aerospace recently announced it received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of a King Air 200 series STC increasing maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) up to 14,000 lb when the aircraft is fitted with BLR Winglets, High Flotation Landing Gear and a Centex Halo 275 STC (SA11103SC). The same STC increases maximum takeoff weight to 13,420 lb if the…

PWI LED “Logo Light” Gains FAA PMA Certification for King Air

PWI recently announced the recent FAA PMA approval for the LED Logo Light for the Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, 300, B300/350 models.  Illuminating the vertical tail surface of the King Air aircraft, this new LED floodlight highlights a company logo and/or slogan, often painted on the tail. The powerful 5,000K color temperature LED improves…

BLISSAIR Opens State-of-the-art Flight Simulation Centre in Bocholt

German aviation company BLISSAIR opened a new flight simulation centre in the city of Bocholt near the Dutch border. The company can now offer professional type trainings, recurrent and safety trainings, as well as check flights for the Beechcraft King Air BE90/99/100/200 series on a Level D full-flight simulator from CAE.  The new equipment simulates…

McCauley’s new high-performance propeller for King Air B300 series enters into service

McCauley’s new high-performance propeller for King Air B300 series enters into service

McCauley Propeller Systems announced the delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series. The new propeller, which features four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in July 2023. With the new C780 propeller, King Air B300 owners and operators…

Garmin Releases Pilot Training Catalog

The Garmin Aviation Training team has announced training opportunities for pilots through June 2024. The training catalog provides information on pilot training offerings, including a description of self-study materials, eLearning courses and instructor-led classes.  The Aviation Training team provides comprehensive instruction for Garmin’s most advanced avionics currently being installed in general aviation, business aviation, and…

Textron Aviation Enhances King Airs with Lee Aerospace’s CoolView Windows

Textron Aviation Enhances King Airs with Lee Aerospace’s CoolView Windows

Textron Aviation recently announced a noteworthy upgrade for its Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops with the introduction of new CoolView® windows to minimize heat transfer into the cabin on the ramp and offer an unprecedented level of passenger comfort and cabin cooling.  According to Lee Aerospace, the manufacturer of the windows, independent testing…

Garmin’s PlaneSync Now Available for Retrofit Installs

Garmin has announced that PlaneSync™ is now available for retrofit installations to bring new levels of connectivity and convenience to aircraft owners. PlaneSync automatically updates1 avionics databases, logs flight and engine data and allows aircraft owners and operators to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot™ app2.  Using a 4G LTE cellular…

Brunswick Aviation Services Joins SmartSky Installation Partner Network

SmartSky Networks®, the innovative air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, announced Brunswick Aviation Services as a new sales and installation partner for its next-generation hardware. The Pennsylvania-based MRO now offers SmartSky to aircraft owners, operators and fleets looking to upgrade from legacy ATG systems, complement their SATCOM systems or add connectivity to their aircraft.  An FAA Part…