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FlyRight Partners with Global Jet Services to Provide King Air Maintenance Training

FlyRight, the leading provider dedicated to King Air pilot training, has partnered with Global Jet Services to provide King Air maintenance training services. FlyRight currently provides initial and recurrent pilot training for the King Air 90/100/2

Beechcraft Sets Speed Record with Multi-Mission King Air 350ER

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 23, 2013) – Beechcraft Corporation today was officially recognized by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) for a speed record set by its Beechcraft King Air 350ER. NAA President Jonathan Gaffney awarded the company with the offic

King Air News – NBAA 2013 Day 2

Most know that NBAA’s Convention is the world’s largest and most important aviation event dedicated to business aviation and NBAA does a great job at giving thanks to its supporters, members and exhibitors. The face-to-face interaction at these confe

King Air News – NBAA 2013 Day 1

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas right? Not when it comes to King Air related news. We’ve set out to cover any and all King Air news at the 2013 NBAA Convention this year and bring it directly to you. Day 1 of the conference was nothing short of

Nextant Aerospace Elects GE’s H80 Engine for G90XT King Air

GE Aviation announced today during Day 2 of NBAA 2013 that Nextant Aerospace has selected GE’s H80 engine as the engine to power it’s G90XT aircraft, a model built upon ideas for enhancing the existing King Air C90 aircraft.  The company also announ

Beechcraft Owners and Operators Benefit from Enhanced Travel Safety Solutions

MedAire travel risk management available on all new Beechcraft products Announced today at NBAA 2013, all new Beechcraft aircraft delivered to business and general aviation customers will come bundled with MedAire’s complete risk management suite of

Beechcraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada Sign Major Engine Service Agreement to Support Wheels Up King Air 350i Fleet

PT6A-60A engines will be enrolled in world-class Gold Eagle Service™ Plan LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2013) – Beechcraft Corporation today announced at the 2013 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition that it has signed a long-term engine service agr

Blackhawk’s XP135A Upgrade Sustains Executive’s Passion for Aviation

Daily Equipment Company executive Emmerson Daily has relied on his King Air F90 to carry him through the latter 9 of his 28 years in business. Blackhawk Modifications announced this week at NBAA in Las Vegas that Mr. Daily recently purchased Blackha

Beechcraft Expands Wi-Fi In-Flight Connectivity Equipment Offerings

New Aircell ATG 2000 provides affordable Wi-Fi aboard aircraft with fewer users; ATG 4000 and 5000 systems provide advanced features and higher capacity LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2013) – Beechcraft Corporation today announced at the 2013 NBAA Business Av

Beechcraft Corporation Reports Solid Third Quarter 2013 Deliveries

Positive customer acceptance drives 47 percent increase in aircraft deliveries year-to-date LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2013) – Today during the 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Beechcraft Corporation reported 48 total aircraft d

Beechcraft Celebrates First King Air 350i Delivery to Wheels Up

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2013) – Beechcraft Corporation today presented the keys to the first King Air 350i to Wheels Up during a special delivery ceremony at the 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. Beechcraft announced its partne

BLR Aerospace: FAA Certification Pending for King Air 90 Ultimate Performance Package

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 21, 2013 — The BLR Aerospace Ultimate Performance Package™ (UPP) will soon be available as an FAA-certified enhancement for King Air 90s. BLR today announced that Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval is expected as furl