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Garmin G1000 vs. Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion (Part 1)

Editor’s note: The following is part 1 of a two part article series from special contributor Chip McClure of Jet Acquisitions. In part 1, Chip gives his breakdown on the differences between the two systems. In the forth coming part 2, Chip will descr

A Creative Solution For Landing a King Air in Remote Canada

In the far north territory of Nunanut, Canada exists a remote community called Pangnirtung which contains less than 1,500 people. The “airport” is a mere strip of land at the edge of a fiord with the runway cutting through the middle of town. To make

Nextant Aerospace Secures US Certification for G90XT

Nextant Aerospace has secured US certification for the G90XT, the company’s remanufactured Beechcraft King Air C90. Deliveries of the aircraft are planned for next year. “Just two years ago, we announced the launch of the G90XT program,” explained J

Wheels Up To Quicken King Air Deliveries and Details Europe Plans

In recent interviews with the press, Wheels Up founder and chief executive Kenny Dichter announced that the company had accelerated its deliveries of King Air aircraft and further detailed it’s planned European expansion.The initial plan was to take

Pilot Born Without Hands or Feet to Undergo King Air 350 Training

In February, 2016, Able Flight pilot Randy Green, who was born without hands or feet, will undergo King Air 350 Type Rating training at FlyRight, Inc. He will take part in a rigorous 17-day Initial training course, which is being provided by FlyRight

New Sales and Marketing Team at Raisbeck Engineering

In a press release this week, James Raisbeck, Founder and CEO of Raisbeck Engineering, provided the details of an internal restructuring of personnel. The moves will work to improve support to REI’s worldwide network of dealers who install and m

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Purchases Enhanced Vision System for Five King Airs

A new high tech camera purchase by aeromedical organization Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) has made visibility much clearer in the Land Down Under. Astronics Max-Viz, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astronics Corp. announced recent

UK to Acquire Two More Beechcraft King Air 350-derived Shadow R.1

Interest was peaked when it was discovered that the latest United Kingdom’s Strategic Defense and Security Review (SDSR) reported the Royal Air Force (RAF) would have a fleet of eight Raytheon Shadow R.1 Beechcraft King Air (a 350 derivative) by 2025

RU-21A Parades Proudly; Kickstarter Campaign Launched

This month, emotions were running high at the Orlando Veteran’s Day Parade as over 50 veterans of the 138th Aviation Company walked alongside their restoration in progress Beechcraft RU-21A. Despite a setback during the loading process a couple

NBAA 2015: Textron Aviation Pro-Ownership Launch and Fusion-equipped King Air 350i/ER Certification

Textron Aviation took the opportunity this week at the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition 2015 to introduce a new support solution called ProOwnership and Beechcraft announced it has received type certification from the Federal A

Elliott Aviation Sales 200th Garmin G1000 Installation

Earlier this week, Elliot Aviation made the impressive announcement of the sale of their 200th Garmin G1000. The retrofit is scheduled for March 2016 and will take place in a King Air B200 owned and operated by Teton Aviation L.L.C. out of Jackson Ho

NBAA 2015: BendixKing’s Announces New Early Advantage Pricing Program for AeroVue for King Air 200

BendixKing, a division of Honeywell Aerospace, has announced an Early Advantage program for buyers of its AeroVue integrated flight deck for the Beechcraft King Air 200. The Early Advantage program will offer promotional pricing f