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Textron Aviation Q4 2017 Results

Textron recently announced their 4th quarter results, where it was noted revenues at Textron Aviation were $1.4 billion; down 3 percent, primarily due to lower military volume.For the quarter, Textron Aviation delivered 58 new Citation jets, flat wit

U.S. Forest Service Places Initial Order for King Air 250

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has placed an initial order with Textron Aviation that could ultimately have the service acquiring as many as 20 new King Air 250s.The first order is for one aircraft that Textron plans to deliver later this year. The U

BendixKing AeroVue Certified for King Air B200

BendixKing, a division of Honeywell, announced this week they have received certification for the AeroVue integrated flight deck for King Air B200 aircraft. Available now, BendixKing says the deck brings business jet technology and functionality to t

February Beechcraft/Hawker Technical Review Sessions Webinar Registration

Textron will be hosting a series of online webinars in February that will focus on technical reviews for many aircraft models including the Premiere 1/1A, Beechjet, Hawker 125 series, Hawker 4000 and King Air.“Textron Aviation would like to invite yo

Western Aircraft Joins Blackhawk Authorized Dealer Network

Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. announced this week it has welcomed Western Aircraft, A Greenwich AeroGroup Company, to their global network of Authorized Dealers.Located in Boise, Idaho, Western Aircraft is an FAA authorized service center, certified

Raisbeck Engineering Acquires Butterfield Industries

Raisbeck Engineering announced this week it has successfully completed the acquisition of Butterfield Industries. The acquisition will enable REI customers to take advantage of a broader offering of products and systems in the general aviation market

PWI Partners with Rose Aircraft Services

PWI announced this week a AIC partnership with Rose Aircraft Services, a premier FBO out of Arkansas. Operating out of Mena, Arkansas, Rose Aircraft does aircraft maintenance and interior/exterior refurbishment and completion. They repaint over 150

Philippine Navy’s King Air C-90 Ready for Deployment

The Philippine Navy recently held the activation and blessing ceremony in late November of a Beechcraft King Air C-90 aircraft at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City.The aircraft is one of the two King Air C-90 Japan has leased

Drone Strikes Are Deadlier than Bird Strikes, New Report Finds

Since the rise of UAV, there has been many questions about the dangers posed to aircraft. The recent incident of a drone striking a King Air 100’s wing in Canada has increased interest in further understanding the extent of that danger.  Enter F

Textron Aviation Q3 2017: Strong Dollar Affects King Air Sales

Textron Aviation parent company Textron Inc. recently announced its third quarter 2017 earnings noting that a strong dollar and weak international economies have impacted sales and deliveries of King Air.24 King Air were delivered for the quarter; fi

CenTex Announces Halo 350 Increased Gross Weight Conversion for King Air 350

CenTex Aerospace has announced a new addition to their line of STC-approved increased gross weight conversions called the Halo 350.  Final approval is expected December 2017.The conversion for the King Air 350 will increase maximum takeoff weigh

Elliott Aviation Hits Milestone with 500th Garmin G1000 King Air Delivery

Congratulations are in order; Elliott Aviation recently announced the delivery of the company’s 500th Garmin G1000 King Air delivery. The system was installed in a King Air B200 for Canadian operator Keewatin Air. The install is the 9th that Elliott