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Wheels Up CEO Dichter Envisions a 1,000 King Air Fleet by 2030

Kenny Dichter, CEO of private aviation membership company Wheels Up, made some strong predictions earlier this month in an interview with Corporate Jet Investor when asked what Wheels Up in 2030 looked like:“I think a 1,000 King Air program could sup

King Air Gathering II Will Take Place September 29th-30th In Dayton, OH

After the tremendous success of the first King Air Gathering held in March of this year, the King Air Society will be holding the King Air Gathering II next month at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, OH (KDAY). The event will take place on Friday, Septembe

Raisbeck and Hartzell Team Up for New 5-Blade Swept Prop

Raisbeck Engineering announced this week a launch of its new Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller for the King Air 350. The prop is a result of a special collaboration with Hartzell Propeller. STC approval is expected soon, with production by Hartzell f

CenTex Receives FAA Approval for 14,000# MTWO King Air 200 Conversion

CenTex Aerospace has received FAA approval of a 14,000 pound maximum takeoff weight for Beechcraft King Air 200, A200, and B200 series airplanes with high flotation landing gear.  Centex calls the 1,500 pound increase in maximum takeoff wei

Commuter Air Technology Outfits King Air B300 for Arizona Department of Public Safety

Commuter Air Technology announced this month they have finished a civilian surveillance aircraft integration project for the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Aviation Unit. “CAT is honored to supply the Arizona Department of Publi

Pro Star Aviation Finishes King Air 250 eABS Install and Begins New Facility Expansion

Pro Star Aviation has announced they’ve completed all installation requirements on their second King Air series aircraft in support of Advent Aircraft Systems’ Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03275CH – Installation of

Advent Earns King Air 200-Series FAA STC for eABS

Advent Aircraft Systems has been granted an FAA STC for its eABS anti-braking system for Beechcraft King Air B200 series aircraft. The first customer aircraft, a King Air 250, was completed by Pro Star Aviation of Londonberry, New Hampshire. Advent a

Wheels Up to Add 17 More King Air to Fleet

While speaking with CNBC’s “Squawk Talk” earlier this week, Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter announced the company had received a $90 million debt funding commitment from KKR & Co. (New York private equity firm) to acquire 17 more King Air 350

Textron Aviation Showcases King Air 350ER at the Paris Air Show 2017

Textron Aviation took the opportunity at the Paris Air Show 2017 to showcase multiple defense and special mission aircraft including the French Customs Beechcraft King Air 350ER. The craft has a Beechcraft-built radome, a EO/IR lift, and ISR consoles

Advent Receives EASA Certification, Hampton Aviation Joins its Dealer Network

Several news items came out this week concerning Advent Aircraft Systems, including the announcement they had received EASA certification for its eABS anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12/PC/12NG and Beechcraft King Air B300. Additionally,

Surf Air Acquires All-You-Can-Fly Competitor Rise

Surf Air announced this week the acquisition of RISE, the second largest competitor in the “all-you-can-fly” membership-based air travel category. This consolidation will establish Surf Air’s presence in both California and Texas, bringing the t

Hampton Aviation Joins Raisbeck Engineering’s Dealer Network

Hampton Aviation and Raisbeck Engineering have announced that Hampton Aviation has joined the Raisbeck network of authorized dealers and installers.“We are very pleased to welcome Hampton Aviation to the team,” said Lynn Thomas, Vice President of Sal