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Australia’s First Members-Only Carrier To Use King Air

A new members only subscription based flight service called Airly has been announced in Australia by co-founders Alexander Robinson, Luke Hampshire and Ivan Vysotskiy. The company is borrowing the “all you can fly” business model of such U.S. flight

Valair Aviation has Significant 12-Month Growth in Avionics System Upgrades

Valair Aviation (Oklahoma City, OK), an AGC Aerospace & Defense company specializing in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed base operator (FBO) services, announced a 400% increase of avionics projects in 2015 over the previous

Raisbeck Releases 2016 Pricing & Discounts

Raisbeck Engineering has released its 2016 pricing for its product offerings for the entire line of King Air models. The company is also offering new and more deeply discounted Combination Packages. “We have worked closely with our suppliers and are

Japan to Supply Philippines With Three TC-90 King Air

In a speech celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force, the president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, announced that Japan would be supplying the country with three Beechcraft TC-90 King Air. The country plans to use the Kin

U.S. Air Force National Museum Promotes President Johnson’s King Air

A challenge to identify a King Air was issued on the official National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Facebook page this week: DAYTON, Ohio — Beech VC-6A at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) Unsurprisingly, the

Garmin G1000 vs. Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion (Part 2)

Editor’s note: The following is part 2 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 this part 2, Chip describes his hands on

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