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The King Air 250 EP

A viewing of the Beechcraft official King Air 250 page shows a stat sheet for a “King Air 250 EP” under specifications. Curious about the listing, we reached out to Beechcraft and a representative verified to us that it is the same aircraft revealed

New Pratt & Whitney Engine Rebate for Blackhawk XP Upgraded King Air 90 Series

Until November 13, 2015, Pratt & Whitney is offering a $45,000 New Engine Rebate upon the purchase of a Blackhawk XP New Engine Upgrade for the King Air 90. Pratt & Whitney extended the rebate offer to King Air 90 Series after the success of the King

Raisbeck Engineering to Offer Two New Propeller Designs for the King Air 350

FAA certification flight testing has began for Raisbeck Engineering’s 5-bladed Composite and 4-bladed Aluminum Swept Blade propeller designs for the King Air 350. The 4-bladed propeller testing will be completed by the end of the month and the 5-blad

Commuter Air Technology Now Offering BoomBeam HID Lighting

For those looking into lighting systems, here’s a nice little tidbit of knowledge: Commuter Air Technology is a recognized dealer of BoomBeam HID Lighting distributed by LoPresti Aviation. The High Intensity Discharge (HID) systems are offered for ov

Stevens Aviation Now Installing CMD ADS-B Equipment

Stevens Aviation announced in a recent press release that they have began scheduling appointments for installation of CMD Flight Solutions ADS-B OUT equipment for business aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and 21 flight decks. Instal

The Paperless Cockpit: Executive Airshare Moves To iPad Mini EFB

Executive Airshare, the U.S.’s largest regional fractional aircraft ownership company announced in a recent press release that it has received FAA authorization to use the Apple iPad Mini as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). This move establishes paper

Ask Raisbeck – Choosing Aircraft to Develop Modifications For

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions to our Ask Raisbeck inquiry page. In this edition, King Air Nation fan Erik Fullerton asks Mr. Raisbeck of Raisbeck Engineering Inc. how they determine which aircraft they want to develop modifications for:P

Video: Rockwell Collins demos Pro Line Fusion at Oshkosh 2015

Mitch Bernstein, a Marketing Manager for Rockwell Collins, gives us the tour of the Pro Line Fusion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. He also answers questions about how the system acts in turbulence and redirect options.

Oshkosh 15: BLR Aerospace Annouces Multiple Sales of New Whisper Prop Propeller System

BLR Aerospace proudly announced that they sales of their new Whisper Prop Propeller system had gotten off to a great start with even propeller systems having been ordered. The first, for a King Air 90 GTi, was delivered in May. Featuring a natural co

Rockwell Collins to Show Pro Line Fusion Touchscreen Avionics at Airventure 2015 Oshkosh

Rockwell Collins has given you one more reason to attend this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They will be showcasing their Pro Line Fusion touchscreen avionics system from July 20-26th at the com

US Army to Modify Special Mission King Airs to EMARSS Standard

A recent solicitation (late June) on the Federal Business Opportunities website revealed that the US Army is planning to convert a number of Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) special mission aircraft to the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and S

Commuter Air Technology to Provide Finnoff Aviation Products 5-blade MT Composite Propellers for King Air

Commuter Air Technology (CAT) will begin providing Finnoff Aviation Products 5-blade MT Composite Propellers for King Air 90, 200 and 300 series aircraft. The agreement includes terms granting CAT exclusive rights to sell MT Propellers to U.S. Depart