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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

United Tech Strikes $30B Deal to Purchase Rockwell Collins

Reuters reported this week that United Technologies Corp (UTC) has agreed to a deal worth $30 billion to purchase Rockwell Collins. The deal will significantly increase UTC’s stature in the avionics industry. UTC will pay $140 per share for Rockwell

Blackhawk Modifications Receives FAA Approval for XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for King Air 350

Blackhawk Modifications announced this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified its new high-power XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 350.The certification process, which included 172 flight hours over 132 flights, w

Communiqué # ME-TP-005 August 2017

Textron Aviaiton has released Communiqué # ME-TP-005 August 2017. Full documentation can be found here.ATA 20 – Ballast – Engine and Propeller Removed All During regular maintenance there are times that removal of the propellers and engines is

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