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SNC Demonstrates KA350ER Mission Enhancement Kit

Sierra Nevada Corporation demonstrated the King Air 350 Extended Range (ER) Mission Enhancement Kit in Huntsville, Alabama this week.  SNC has teamed with Vector-Hawk Aerospace (VHA) a subsidiary government and military sales division of Blackha

Front Nose Steering PIREP: An Inexpensive Part can Prevent Possible Failure

(special notice communication by King Air Academy)When we arrived for the King Air Gathering II in Dayton, we learned of an incident involving a King Air BE20 a few days earlier. After a normal touchdown, the nose tire skidded for approximately two t

King Air Hits Drone in Canada: First Confirmed Commercial Aircraft Colliding with Drone

It seemed it was only matter of time and now it has occurred: a commercial aircraft has struck a drone in the first confirmed incident. The craft in question happened to be a King Air 100 (C-GJBV) that belongs to SkyJet, a charter operation base

P&WC Talks New 2,000-shp-rated PT6 Engine

At NBAA-BACE 2017 Las Vegas, Pratt & Whitney Canada brought forth some long awaited information about the development of a new 2,000-shp-rated PT6 engine.Aviation Week reported that PWC has been facing pressure from competitors like General Electric

Raisbeck Engineering Acquires Butterfield Industries

Announced October 9th, Raisbeck Engineering Inc. has agreed to sign a definitive acquisition agreement with Butterfield Industries (“BI”) for all of its products and STCs. The deal is anticipated to close on or before October 31, 2017.Butterfiel

Hampton Aviation Joins CCA’s Network of Authorized Dealers, Attends NBAA-BACE 2017

Hampton Aviation along with Peter Schiff Aero Inc, recently announced that Hampton Aviation has joined CCA’s network of authorized dealers and installers. Hampton will be demonstrating the new CCA air conditioning system, (along with the Advent eA

Commuter Air Technology Experiences Important Milestones

In recent weeks, Commuter Air Technology (CAT), has had some significant milestones. As we noted back in July, one of these was the completion of a civilian surveillance aircraft integration for the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety(AZD

King Air Gathering II – Another Phenomenal Success

It’s another successful conference for the books! From September 29th-30th, King Air Gathering II (KAG) took place at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio. Organized by King Air Academy, over 60 attendees were present and nearly 30 King Air aircraft grac

Raisbeck Five-Blade Swept Props Receive STC Approval

Raisbeck Engineering announced this week they had received their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for the new Composite five-blade Swept Propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350. The composite five-blade Swept Propeller, des

October 16th Live King Air Webinar Registration

Textron Aviation will be conducting a live King Air webinar on Monday, October 16th, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (CDT). Textron Aviation service team will be talking about field programs and maintenance issues. “Join us, as we take the opportunity to up

NOAA King Air 350CER Captures Aerial Imagery of Irma Damage

Shortly after Hurricane Irma, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sent out their team of aviators to capture aerial imagery of locations affected by Hurricane Irma. The images will be used to help determine the extent of Irma’s damage

Registration Still Available for King Air Gathering II (Sept.29th-30th)

Event organizer Kevin Carson has informed King Air Nation there are a few slots available for the King Air Gathering II taking place September 29th-30th at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio. Registration can be completed at the King Air Society websit