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Roundup of announcements from NBAA
In case you missed it, here is a collection of press releases from the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition held in late October in Las Vegas.
Textron Aviation Service Centers offer Starlink high-speed internet solution
for B200/300
Textron Aviation says the King Air B200 and B300 are among the aircraft series on which it can now offer Starlink high-speed internet connectivity following the FAA issuance of AeroMech’s supplemental type certificate.
AeroMech’s STC uses Starlink’s “standalone system” that consists of an antenna, power supply and router, and only requires power input from the aircraft. The technology connects to Starlink’s constellation of low earth orbit satellites that provide more reliable
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connectivity over land, water and remote areas where traditional in-flight Wi-Fi may not have service.
“In today’s interconnected world, our customers expect to use their aircraft as a mobile office,” said Brian Rohloff, Textron Aviation’s senior vice president, Customer Support. “Offering Starlink for the Beechcraft King Air B200/B300 including popular King Air 250, 260, 350, 350i and 360 models and for the Cessna Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2 positions our customers to experience one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences available today.”
Customers can schedule the upgrade for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers in North America as well as select international service centers.
Blackhawk debuts new aftermarket parts and avionics e-commerce platform
The Blackhawk Group has launched a new, enterprise- wide aftermarket parts and avionics e-commerce
DECEMBER 2024