SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers are now being delivered after receiving FAA certification covering the entire King Air C90/E90 family. Jointly developed by Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propeller, the Swept Blade Propeller design for the C90/E90 family follows closely after the 2013 introduction of the first swept propeller design certified for the […]
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Beechcraft celebrates 50th anniversary of King Air’s first flight
WICHITA, Kan. – Beechcraft Corp. today recognized the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the King Air Model 90 with several three-ship passes of the company’s current production King Air models over its home airfield, Beech Field, in Wichita, as employees and guests watched. Nearly 7,200 King Airs have been delivered. The worldwide fleet […]
First GE H80-powered King Air delivered
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Smyrna Air Center, Inc. has delivered the world’s first King Air C90 powered by General Electric’s new H80 800 SHP engines. A formal ribbon cutting and delivery presentation was held at Smyrna Air Center at Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna Tennessee on Thursday Dec. 20, 2012. The aircraft, a 1974 King Air […]
CenTex Aerospace receives STC for King Air 200 gross weight increase
WACO, Texas — CenTex Aerospace has received approval for its Halo 250 STC conversion for King Air 200s, which raises the maximum takeoff weight from 12,500 to 13,420 pounds, resulting in a 920 pound increase in payload capacity. The STC also moves the King Air 200 into commuter category, allowing transport of passengers and cargo […]
American Aviation completes third King Air flight deck retrofit
American Aviation of Brooksville, Florida, has completed its third Alliant Integrated Flight Deck retrofit in a Beechcraft King Air 200. “Updating the timeless King Air with the Alliant system takes one of the best airplanes ever made and makes it better,” said John Petrick, president of American Aviation. “After initial certification of the system, American […]
International Jet adds King Air to fleet
International Jet Aviation Services, Inc. based at Denver’s Centennial Airport (APA), has added a King Air C90 to its all turbine-powered fleet. The six-passenger turbo-prop features new paint and recently refurbished interior with club seating. The aircraft has numerous upgrades, including a Raisbeck EPIC package, company officials said. For more information: 800-858-5891 or InternationalJet.com.