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Hawker Beechcraft

News

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SureFlight Expands to Utah With Interiors Shop

Springville facility doubles capacity for interior completions
an interior view of a Beech 390 interior completed by SureFlight
Aircraft

Textron Aviation: Biz Aircraft Demand Remains Strong in Asia

Company’s turboprops and jets are selling well in region
Citation Latitude
Airlines

Air Charter Scotland Starts First Scheduled Services

Charter provider picks up key regional route following collapse of Eastern Airways
Crew at airport next to sign
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk STCs 5-blade Prop on XP67 Engine+ Upgrade

Composite propellers provide a quieter cabin and less exterior noise
Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ upgrade to the King Air 350
Safety

Garmin Autoland Logs First In-service Activation

Pressurization problem led to engagement of emergency descent mode
Buffalo River Aviation King Air B200 N479BR
Accidents

NTSB Reviews Cargo in Fatal Florida King Air Crash

Cargo-laden King Air B100 Entered Rapid Descent before Fatal Impact
KAMX WSR-88D 0.44 base reflectivity image with flight track overlaid in purple. A band of echoes from 5 to 20 dBZ extends over the flight track.
Avionics

Stevens Performs First Post-STC KA350 Autoland Install

Garmin upgrade includes autothrottle with envelope protection features
Maintenance and Modifications

Bird Wins Intelligence STC from Israel for King Air 350C

Solution enhances surveillance and intelligence operations
King Air 350C on a ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Installs First King Air 350 Autoland System

Adds under- and overspeed protection, engine-out mitigation, and emergency automatic landing capability
Blackhawk installs first King Air 350 autothrottle/autoland system
Accidents

Medevac King Air Crashes on Approach to Arizona Airport

Operator previously had no reportable incidents or accidents in its 46-year history