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NBAA Maintenance Managers Conference 2014, Huge Benefits

When it comes to business aviation maintenance professionals, there is not a better conference in the industry than the National Business Aviation Association’s Maintenance Managers Conference (#MMC14 via Twitter).  This year’s event was held in Tamp

iFlightPlanner Releases Version 2.0 of iPad App

On April 1, popular flight planning solution app iFlightPlanner announced its much anticipated release of iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0. iFlightPlanner is reporting countless enhancements to the pilot experience throughout the app, as well as more int

Time to replace your polarizers? – AvFab has a solution!

Now you can update your Beechcraft King Air with the contemporary look and functionality of AvFab Pleated Window Shades.  Available in a variety of hues to complement your interior, these new shades give your aircraft the same contemporary look as je

Repainting Helps Keep Your King Air Safety Record Intact

The Beechcraft King Air safety record is very good indeed. A reliable aircraft, it has been described as “load it up and go”, being compared on several occasions to the family vehicle. There is one big difference however besides the wings and propell

Beechcraft, Cessna Tag Team Asia-Pacific Market

Now Textron Aviation, Beechcraft Corp. and Cessna offer broad range of GA aircraft suited for the Asia Pacific marketplace SHANGHAI, China, April 14, 2014 – As the 2014 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) kicks off tomorrow, Beech

Instagram Weekly Hashtag Project Spotlight: #KANcolor

Each week, we run a special Instagram Hashtag Project. Last week, we ran the #KANcolor hashtag project on Instagram.  We received some great pictures from everyone, and here are some of our favorites: via @pony_pilot @max_witherspoon @pilotclass @d_r

Raisbeck Swept Props EASA Certified

Global Certification for Raisbeck Engineering Continues as EASA Certifies Swept Blade Propellers for King Air C90/E90April 10, 2014 – Seattle, Wash. – For the King Air C90/E90 operators in the European Regions interested in upgrades and modifications

For once, the King Air isn’t doing the work

Photo credit: Villasenor PhotographyThe Beechcraft King Air is known to be a workhorse but this weekend it is putting the people to work, and for a great cause!  Each year, the Fairfield Center in Weyers, VA, organizes the Valley Plane Pull at the Sh

AvFab Releases “Clear View Headrest” Kit for All King Air Models

Aviation Fabricators (AvFab), based in Clinton, MO, announced the release of their STC approved “Clear View Headrest” kit, which is available for all Beechcraft King Air models.AvFab is a FAA-PMA facility that specializes in the design, production an

Beechcraft celebrates 50 Years of the King Air at #SNF14

Today, Beechcraft Corp. gathered up the King Air fans at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida to continue the celebration of 50 years of flight for the King Air.  Since the Textron Aviation acquisition less than 1-month

2014 Sun ‘n Fun kicks off 40th Year, King Air celebrates 50th

It was the winter of 1974 that a group of local aviators put together a fly-in that would grow over the next 40 years into an International Fly-In and Expo attended by hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts each year.But Sun ‘n Fun isn’t the o

The King Air 350, Not Just a Civilian Aircraft

The King Air 350i, manufactured by Beechcraft Corporation, is the most fuel-efficient twin-engine turboprop business aircraft in the aviation market.  What you may not know about this specific aircraft is that due to its durability, ruggedness a