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A King Air C90 at the Airbus Tent? It’s Not What You Think

June 28,2025 Visitors to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh may have done a double take at the sight of a King Air C90 parked front and center at the Airbus tent, a surprising scene for anyone familiar with the usual display lineups. But this e

A Nationwide Commitment: Pilots Urged to Join the 2025 National Pause for GA Safety

August 4,2025 In an unprecedented show of unity and dedication to safety, AOPA, alongside several leading general aviation (GA) organizations including the King Air community, has issued a national call to action: the 2025 National Pause for GA Safet

Current Opening:Aircraft Component Paint Technician

Full job description Aircraft Component Paint Technician King Air Nation Aircraft Component Paint Technician Job Description Cleaning, stripping (chemical and mechanical), prepping (sanding, corrosion removal, body work), masking, priming, layout,

Starlink High-Speed Internet Now Available for King Air Aircraft

July 14,2025 Textron Aviation announced that Starlink high-speed internet connectivity is now available for select Beechcraft King Air aircraft models, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of AeroMech&rsqu

FAA Fast-Tracks Major ATC Overhaul — What It Means for Operators

July 7, 2025 - In a bold move to transform the future of aviation, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced an accelerated plan to completely modernize the nation’s air traffic con

Garmin Expands FAA Data Comm Capabilities — Could King Air Be Next?

June 30, 2025 | Olathe, KS — Garmin is once again expanding the boundaries of avionics innovation. The company has announced that its FAA Data Comm solution is now available to a significantly wider audience—more than 25 additional makes

NASA Aircraft to Soar Over East and West Coasts for Atmospheric Research Flights This Summer

From June 22 to July 2, 2025, the skies above Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Los Angeles, the Salton Sea, and California’s Central Valley will host an exciting scientific mission. Two research aircraft—NASA’s four-engine P-3 Ori

Hawaiʻi Life Flight Adds Three Refurbished King Air C90s to Boost Island-Wide Medical Response

Kelly Garringer, flight paramedic at the Honolulu Base, with one of the newly added aircraft.  Hawaiʻi Life Flight is expanding its reach — and its fleet — with the recent addition of three fully refurbished Beechcraft King Air C90 a

In The Know: AFM & AFMS

Understanding Airplane Modifications: A Deep Dive into Pete Marx's "Did You Take Your Supplements?" In his insightful article , "Did You Take Your Supplements?" Pete Marx discusses the importance of understanding modifications made to the Beechcra

FAA Faces Workforce Shake-Up as Over 1,200 Employees Depart

Source: AV News | Author: Amelia Walsh | Posted May 29, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is entering a critical period of transition as more than 1,200 employees, including senior leaders and technical experts, have either resigned or r

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mar. 17, 2025 - King Air Nation announces awarding of Foundation scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mar. 17, 2025 - King Air Nation announces awarding of Foundation scholarships  BRANDON, Mississippi - In 2024 the King Air Nation Foundation was formed with the objective of growing the Beechcraft King Ai

Announcing New 2025 King Air Gathering Key Note Speaker- Captain Brian Udell

Eject, Eject, Eject! Captain Brian Udell, Supersonic Survivor presents an inspirational story of his survival after an ejection from an F-15E fighter aircraft at nearly 800 mph. Brian’s determination, perseverance, faith, and sheer will to surv