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A Win for General Aviation: New Legislation Supports Pilot Privacy and Protects King Air Operators

A Game-Changer for King Air Operators: The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act A new bill has been introduced in Congress that could be a game-changer for King Air operators and the entire general aviation community. The legislation, known as the Pilot a

Empowering Technicians Through Strategic Training

August 18,2025 At King Air Nation, we invest in our people because when our technicians excel, our aircraft and customers benefit. Recently, two of our A&P mechanics, Dakota Wilmoth and Johnathan Crabbe—participated in the industry-leading

Precision That Performs: Innovative Turbine Aircraft Solutions & Air Prop Specialists Elevates King Air Performance with McCauley C780 Propellers

August 11,2025 Across the aviation industry, one principle endures: performance isn't optional, it’s essential. And when it comes to the Beechcraft® King Air 300 series, performance means everything. When Innovative Turbine Aircraft Solutio

A King Air C90 at the Airbus Tent? It’s Not What You Think

June 28,2025 Visitors to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh may have done a double take at the sight of a King Air C90 parked front and center at the Airbus tent, a surprising scene for anyone familiar with the usual display lineups. But this e

A Nationwide Commitment: Pilots Urged to Join the 2025 National Pause for GA Safety

August 4,2025 In an unprecedented show of unity and dedication to safety, AOPA, alongside several leading general aviation (GA) organizations including the King Air community, has issued a national call to action: the 2025 National Pause for GA Safet

Current Opening:Aircraft Component Paint Technician

Full job description Aircraft Component Paint Technician King Air Nation Aircraft Component Paint Technician Job Description Cleaning, stripping (chemical and mechanical), prepping (sanding, corrosion removal, body work), masking, priming, layout,

Starlink High-Speed Internet Now Available for King Air Aircraft

July 14,2025 Textron Aviation announced that Starlink high-speed internet connectivity is now available for select Beechcraft King Air aircraft models, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of AeroMech&rsqu

FAA Fast-Tracks Major ATC Overhaul — What It Means for Operators

July 7, 2025 - In a bold move to transform the future of aviation, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced an accelerated plan to completely modernize the nation’s air traffic con

Garmin Expands FAA Data Comm Capabilities — Could King Air Be Next?

June 30, 2025 | Olathe, KS — Garmin is once again expanding the boundaries of avionics innovation. The company has announced that its FAA Data Comm solution is now available to a significantly wider audience—more than 25 additional makes

NASA Aircraft to Soar Over East and West Coasts for Atmospheric Research Flights This Summer

From June 22 to July 2, 2025, the skies above Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Los Angeles, the Salton Sea, and California’s Central Valley will host an exciting scientific mission. Two research aircraft—NASA’s four-engine P-3 Ori

Hawaiʻi Life Flight Adds Three Refurbished King Air C90s to Boost Island-Wide Medical Response

Kelly Garringer, flight paramedic at the Honolulu Base, with one of the newly added aircraft.  Hawaiʻi Life Flight is expanding its reach — and its fleet — with the recent addition of three fully refurbished Beechcraft King Air C90 a

In The Know: AFM & AFMS

Understanding Airplane Modifications: A Deep Dive into Pete Marx's "Did You Take Your Supplements?" In his insightful article , "Did You Take Your Supplements?" Pete Marx discusses the importance of understanding modifications made to the Beechcra