The King Air Gathering 2025 | Sheraton Downtown Phoenix March 19-22nd- Sponsorship Open!
Are you ready for the ultimate aviation event? The King Air Gathering 2025 is coming to The Sheraton in Downtown Phoenix March 19-22, 2025 and we couldn't be more excited. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for King Air enthusiasts,
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Stevens Aerospace and Gogo Galileo HDX Join Forces for King Air Connectivity
In an exciting development for the world of business aviation, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC has announced a strategic partnership with Gogo Business Aviation and Peregrine, now under Metrea Aerospace. This collaboration aims to deliver
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King Air: The Muscle Car of Aviation
In the realms of high-speed thrills and engineering marvels, few names evoke as much excitement as the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The Dodge Demon symbolizes raw power, impeccable design, and unparalleled performance. Now, imagine translatin
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Textron Aviation and Salts Gone® Join Forces In The Fight Against Salt and Corrosion
In the aviation industry, where precision and reliability are paramount, maintaining the integrity of aircraft surfaces is critical. Exposure to harsh environmental conditions, particularly salt and brine residues, can lead to severe corrosion, compr
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Beechcraft King Air 350 Transports Two Bear Cubs to New Home
On Monday, August 12, Textron Aviation revealed that a Beechcraft King Air 350 completed a mission to transport two black bear cubs to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, where the headquarters of Textron Aviation is located. Textron Aviation
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King Air Sumping, Icing, and the Low-Pressure Fuel System
Check out this great read by Paul Sneden of King Air Maintenance Academy.I'm just posting this to dispel what appear to be some common misconceptions about what's going on with the King Air's fuel systems.First, let's talk about icing and sumping in
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The Advantages and Benefits of Marsh Brothers Aviation's Self-Lubricated Rollers
Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA), a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer seal and bearing solutions for the aviation industry, has made a significant breakthrough with its new King Air Flap Roller Bearing. This innovative product, which has received
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King Air Special "Crimson Edition" Unveiled in Honor of 60th Anniversary
WICHITA, Kan. -- Textron Aviation Inc. announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops to celebrate the aircraft's proud history of being the best-selling business turboprop family in the
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U.S. Navy's New Trainer Goes on Show in Europe
Textron Aviation's Beechcraft King Air 260 multi-engine training system (METS) is making its international debut this week at the Farnborough Airshow. Last year the U.S. Navy selected the aircraft to fulfill a requirement to replace the aging King Ai
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The Evolution of King Air Wing Attachments
In the storied history of Beechcraft King Air aircraft, few chapters are as intriguing as the saga of the wing attachment modifications, driven by a blend of engineering challenges, safety concerns, and the responses to those issues. Tom Clements of
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5 Little-Known Facts About the Beechcraft King Air 300 Series
Beechcraft is considered to be one of the "Big Three" general aviation aircraft manufacturers alongside Cessna, which is owned by the same parent company, Textron Aviation, and Piper Aircraft. The Wichita, Kansas-based company was originally founded
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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance
The Landing Gear System of the Beechcraft King Air is a robust and reliable gear. However, proper rigging, inspections, and preventative maintenance are critical for continued safe operation. Improper rigging or a lack of preventative maintenance may
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