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SierraTrax Launches Nationwide Scanning Network for Digitizing Aircraft Logbooks

SierraTrax announced this month the launch of its nationwide scanning network, which provides a secure route for aircraft owners and operators to convert their paper logbooks into digitized records and store them safely in SierraTrax’s clou

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Add Two More King Air 350/360CER to Fleet

Textron Aviation has announced it was awarded a contract for the 28th and 29th Beechcraft King Air 350/360CER turboprop aircraft for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO).“These two Multi-role Enforcement A

FAA Approves Ground Cooling STC for King Air 200 and 300 Series

 Textron Aviation this month announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the new Beechcraft King Air Ground Cooling aftermarket upgrade for Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series turbopro

Production Ends for King Air 90

Textron Aviation confirmed this month (to AINonline) that the Beechcraft King Air C90 GTX and Cessna Citation Sovereign+ production had ended. Textron Aviation made the decision due to declining sales of the aircraft and lack of demand. ““Both aircra

SierraTrax Enhancing Platform, New Customer Charge for Services

SierraTrax notified customers this week to expect updated platform enhancements coming in April. Also, they made this announcement:“Beginning in April 2021, new King Air maintenance tracking subscribers, or current SierraTrax customers wishing to add

Corrosion Care for PT6A Engines

(The following article was provided by BG Aerospace) Operating in salt-laden environments can be incredibly scenic but can also provide it’s own set of challenges, especially on a PT6A engine. In this quick article we’ll address PT6A engine corrosio

King Air 260 Receives Certification

Textron Aviation this week announced it has achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its newly upgraded twin turboprop Beechcraft King Air 260, paving the way for customer deliveries to commence in the coming

RFDS to Purchase Four Beechcraft King Air 360CHW

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has agreed to purchase four Beechcraft King Air 360CHW turboprop aircraft, with an option to purchase an additional two aircraft. The new aircraft will add to their already large f

PWI King Air B200/B250 Light LED Upgrade Receives FAA Approval

PWI is proud to announce that the FAA has given STC approval to the PWI B200/250 King Air window LED upgrade.    “We’ve been waiting a long time for this certification and so have B200/250 owners,” says Robi Lorik, President and CEO of PWI. “I’m

First Cargo Door King Air 260C To Enter Service

Textron Aviation announced this week it was awarded a contract by Air Archipels of Tahiti (French Polynesia) for one Beechcraft King Air 260 and one cargo door equipped King Air 260C aircraft. The aircraft are planned to be delivered to Air Arch

Textron Aviation King Air Webinar – Thursday February 25th 2021

Textron Aviation has announced a King Air focused webinar to take place on Thursday, February 25th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (CST). Details from Textron below:Textron Aviation would like to invite you to a LIVE Technical Session with your aircraft expert

NOAA Receives New Beechcraft King Air 350 CER

NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) newest aircraft, a Beechcraft King Air 350 CER turboprop, aircraft has arrived at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida.The new aircraft, designated N67RF, is outfitted