SmartSky Networks, the next generation mobile broadband network, recently announced it now has live nationwide coverage. Utilizing the unlicensed 2.4GHz spectrum band, SmartSky’s network employs patented know-how that combines advanced 4G and 5G technologies to optimize scalability, transmission range, and power to and from the aircraft even in the high-interference environments over congested cities. SmartSky’s…
McCauley Propeller Systems recently announced that testing is rapidly progressing on its new 105-inch diameter propeller, featuring four aluminum swept blades for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series aircraft. The company says the new propellers will reduce noise in the cabin and cockpit, and provide a weight savings of more than 50 pounds per aircraft thereby…
Garmin International Inc. announced the addition of new features to the Garmin Pilot™ application for iPad® or iPhone® mobile devices. The new enhancements include the graphical weight & balance feature, support for the uAvionix Sky Echo 2 has been added and additional documents are now available within the document viewer for European users. Graphical weight &…
Elliott Aviation is expanding its nationwide footprint. The company recently announced the addition of its fifth MRO location with the recent acquisition of Four Points Aero on Love Field (DAL) in Dallas, Texas. Elliott Aviation is an authorized service center for several airframes, including the King Air. The new facility at DAL delivers full-service airframe,…
Elliott Aviation LLC recently announced their fourth MRO location at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, Georgia, is now an authorized Garmin dealer. The company said they “look forward to meeting more operators’ needs by offering an additional location for installations and upgrades.” As an authorized Garmin dealer location, Elliott Aviation of Atlanta will now be…
Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is now an authorized installation center and dealer for Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle systems. It’s a sought-after option that adds safety and convenience for King Air owners and operators. ThrustSense is the first full regime autothrottle system approved for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 models.…
Garmin recently announced that the latest update (v10.7) for Garmin Pilot is now available. Among many new features, the latest update now graphically displays taxiway and apron closures on the dynamic map – as well as SafeTaxi diagrams. Other highlights of the 10.7 update: Dynamic map enhancements: The dynamic map has been optimized to change…
Garmin® International, Inc. recently announced that expanded engine monitoring capability is now available for select Beechcraft King Air 2001 aircraft with the addition of the TXi™ Engine Indication System (EIS) display. King Air 200 owners and operators will benefit from the TXi EIS with features like engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications, as well…
Pilot Proficient has developed an online King Air 200/B200 familiarization course designed for the pilot who is transitioning into the King Air 200 and covers pertinent aircraft systems, limitations, operating characteristics and tips and tricks. The course includes multimedia presentations, in-cockpit video demonstrations and an interactive aircraft systems section to illustrate the concepts, with quizzes…
Canadian based aircraft parts distributor KADEX Aero Supply, has chosen PWI in Wichita, Kansas, to be a worldwide, in-stock distributor for the KADEX LED Wing Tip Light Assembly. KADEX’s LED Wing Tip Light Assembly is STC approved and designed for the Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft. The LED Wing Tip Light Assembly is five times…