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King Air 90 Engine Update Conversion Available

Waco, TX – CenTex Aerospace is now offering an Engine Update Conversion for the Beechcraft King Air 90 series. The KA90 Engine Update Kit is a low cost alternative to improve the performance and increase the value of your Beechcraft King Air 90.  Th

9 Reasons to Choose Business Aviation

Written by Beechcraft: Sales Advisory   Profits and productivity soar thanks to efficiency and flexibility. Business aviation is the use of a general aviation airplane for a business purpose.  It is essential to tens of thousands of U.S. companies o

5-Bladed Prop Installations Taking Off

In November, Finnoff Aviation Products, with the help of Stevens Aviation, completed the installation of the MT 5-Bladed natural composite propellers on a Beechcraft King Air 200.  This will be the first MT 5-Bladed propeller installation to be

KingAirNation Welcomes King Air STC Specialists Centex Aerospace

CenTex Aerospace, Inc. established in 1999 offers an expanding inventory of STC modifications and PMA replacement parts for Beechcraft King Air, Baron, and Bonanza. With over 30 years of combined experience as FAA Certification specialists, CenTex Ae

The Best Aviation Blogs on the Internet [Op-Ed]

Pilots and enthusiasts alike can benefit from the resources and experiences of other professionals. Here is a list of ten fun, informative and award-winning aviation blogs. In no particular order:1. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) –

Happy Thanksgiving | KingAirNation Gives Thanks

The end of the year is a fantastic time to count your blessings, and this is exactly what our team has been doing lately.  As we reflect back on 2013, it has made us realize we had no idea how incredible the year really was.  The people, th

Hampton Aviation – King Air Maintenance in Arkansas

Hampton Aviation sits at the foot of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in Mena, Arkansas, home to roughly 6,000 of the nation’s friendliest people. Originally founded by Fred Hampton in 1965, Hampton Aviation was purchased by Greg D. Davis, an entrep

Maintenance Tracking: Safety, Efficiency, & Cost Savings

What is Maintenance Tracking?All aircraft have a maintenance schedule developed by the manufacturer that designates what inspections and part replacements are required, and when they need to be completed.  Often these requirements come due by ca

Happy #FlyingFriday!

From one Beechcraft to another, happy #FlyingFriday!In spirit of the holiday season approaching us – what about the King Air are you thankful for?For some, it’s your job and living. For others, it’s a mode of transportation to serve yo

Lighting the King Air Family Since 1970

Have you ever thought about how the interior cabin lighting came about in the Beechcraft King Air, how it has changed and where it will be going?PWI Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas, developed the first 28VDC (volts direct current) Fluorescent Lighting

Beechcraft to Bolster King Air with ASW Capabilities

Beechcraft is looking to add anti-submarine warfare (ASW) to the lengthy list of capabilities offered by its King Air 350 ER in the special missions market, according to Justin Ladner, the company sales vice president. Ladner said Beechcraft has bee

Caption This Giveaway

Photo credit: @nnuskabeale on InstagramA picture’s worth a thousand words, right?  This week we are running our first “CAPTION THIS” contest.  All you have to do is log in and leave a comment with your best “caption”.This weekend we