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A North Atlantic Ferry Flight

Vacation? Definitively not! It is a job, a hard job, and if done right it is a nice and demanding job.Some pilots can live on this job. Others do only four to six ferry flights a year – like we do. And there are hundreds of pilots dreaming of a North

KingAirNation to Attend NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Company to provide news and market support for King Air industry LAS VEGAS, NV (10/21/13) — KingAirNation announced today their attendance at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2013 event in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 22 to October 24

AvFab Launches New Intuitive Website

Clinton, MO, October 08, 2013- Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently announced they have upgraded and relaunched their websites, AvFab.com. The new site has been completely upgraded to the latest technology and be easily viewed on a desktop computer,

Beechcraft Introduces High Utilization Inspection Program (HUIP)

Beechcraft Corporation has introduced a new inspection program for the King Air B200, 300 and B300 series airplanes tailored for those airplanes operating in a high utilization environment.  This inspection program is sold as a Supplement to the

Finnoff Aviation Promotes New 5-Bladed Props for King Air 200

In today’s King Air market, we are starting to get used to seeing more and more upgrades and modifications available. Some significantly improve performance and functionality, while others drastically support its curb appeal and look. What about bot

Hartzell’s New High Performance King Air Swept-Blade Props to Be On Display at NBAA 2013

Piqua, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2013 – Hartzell Propeller’s two newest higher performing swept-blade propellers for turboprop business aviators will be on exhibit at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2013 Convention in Las Vegas, Oct. 22-24. Har

In-Flight Training for My ATP / PIC Type [Op-Ed]

As spring quickly approached us this year, I was eager to start and complete my King Air 300 ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) and PIC (Pilot In Command) type rating. When it came time to move forward, my only clear option was to work with Mr. Dave Garve

B&S Joins KingAirNation

B&S Aircraft was founded in 1965 on the principles of providing the best quality, support and personalized service to piston and turbine fixed wing and rotor aircraft in the world. B&S is an MRO (Maintenance Repair Overhaul) facility located in Wichi

Deicing Boots: A Primer (Part 1 of 2)

For pilots, icing is an ugly word. It can be dangerous and unpredictable. The best defense in a perfect world is to avoid it altogether. Sometimes that isn’t an option and we get caught in it no matter how hard we try to avoid it.Flying in weather is

Over Three Decades of Golfing Tradition

Last month, Stevens Aviation in Nashville, Tennessee, held their 32nd Annual Golf Classic at the Windtree Golf course in Mt. Juliet. Golf events are of course a common event in the aviation industry for many companies and customers to connect but thi

Exec Jet Mobile to Launch In-Flight Connectivity Solution at NBAA 2013 [Op-Ed]

Finally, there is an affordable wireless inflight connectivity solution for King Air owners and operators. Exec Jet Mobile will be making their full-debut and launch at NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 22nd – 24th. Exec Jet Mobile is the excl

The Most Versatile Business Aircraft – The King Air 350

With unmatched fuel efficiency and lower operating costs, the King Air 350 may well earn the title of ‘greenest business aircraft’. And that’s in addition to being the most versatile business aircraft. Ideal for pilots and business owners who want t