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Beechcraft Service Information Notification – ME-TP-008

Beechcraft has released a new communique ME-TP-008 for April 2018. The full communique can be viewed here. Topics include: 31: Pro Line Fusion AFD 3700 Connector Knurled Knobs and Set Screws 33: Emergency Exit Sign Batt

Phillippines Navy Receive Three More King Air TC-90 From Japan

This month, The Philippines Navy received the last three of a five King Air TC-90 grant agreement from Japan. The first two TC-90 King Air were received in March of last year.Originally used by the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) as trainin

Nextant Receives FAA Approval for G90XT’s Single-lever Power Control System

Nextant announced this quarter they have received the FAA approval necessary for the new integrated single-lever power control system found in the G90XT twin-engined turboprop. Additionally, Nextant noted they are looking to gain European approval wi

Bromma Air Maintenance Completes King Air 350i Mod for Estonia Border Guard

Late in 2016, we reported on the Ministry of the Interior of Estonia announcing the purchase of a King Air 350i with a new MSS 7000 maritime surveillance system from Bromma Air Maintenance (BAM). BAM contacted us this month and let us know the modifi

NASA B200 Equipped with World’s First Triple-Pulsed Laser System

The Daily Press has published a story covering a very interesting subject: NASA Langley Research Center testing out the world’s first triple-pulsed laser system in a King Air B200. The Triple-pulsed LIDAR remote sensing system’s mission is to measure

Textron Aviation Customer Conference 2018 Registration Open

Registration has officially opened for the Textron Aviation Customer Conference 2018 taking place May 14-16 in Wichita Conference.“Get the latest news, learn more about your aircraft from our team of experts and network with fellow owners and operato

State Dept Approves Possible $259M King Air 350ER Sale to Kuwait

The U.S. Department of State announced this week they have approved a potential $259 million foreign military sales transaction for Kuwait to purchase four Beechcraft King Air 350ER Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.“The proposed sale wil

Wheels Up Unveils Red King Air – Supports February American Heart Month

Wheels Up announced this month that the WHEELS UP CARES philanthropic initiative will recognize February’s American Heart Month with a new signature King Air 350i airplane, with a unique red livery, manufactured by Wheels Up partner Textron Aviation,

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