Hawker Beechcraft News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:27:47 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:27:47 +0000 JetForums - Jet Aviation's Premier Online Community https://www.jetforums.net/privatejet/hawker-beechcraft-news.64/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:32:30 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-enters-beechcraft-m-346n-for-u-s-navy-trainer-request.5097/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-enters-beechcraft-m-346n-for-u-s-navy-trainer-request.5097/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Beechcraft M-346N Fielded For U.S Navy Trainer Request
​The United States Navy is currently looking for trainer aircraft for the UJTS Program. The U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System is the target institution. The Navy has released several Requests for Information related to an upcoming Request for Proposals for a new aircraft for the UJTS program. Textron has therefore fielded their Beechcraft M-346N as a "Ready-Now" trainer for the...

News: Textron Enters Beechcraft M-346N For U.S Navy Trainer Request]]> 3 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:40:50 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-approves-is-s-autothrottle-for-g1000-nxi-equipped-king-airs.4528/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-approves-is-s-autothrottle-for-g1000-nxi-equipped-king-airs.4528/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News G1000/NXi-Equipped King Airs Approved For IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle
​The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently approved the Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle for Garmin G1000 and G1000NXi-equipped King Airs. These King Airs now will fall under IS&S's supplemental type certificate (STC) program. That STC is covering King Airs of the 200 and 300 series that are fitted with the aforementioned Garmin...

News: FAA Approves IS&S Autothrottle For G1000/NXi Equipped King Airs]]> 2 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:47:16 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delivers-first-beechcraft-texan-ii-to-tunisia-thailand.4477/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delivers-first-beechcraft-texan-ii-to-tunisia-thailand.4477/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Beechcraft Texan II Delivered To Tunisian Air Force
​Textron Aviation has delivered the first Beechcraft Texan II aircraft to The Tunisian Air Force as well as the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The aircraft will be inducted into the Tunisian Air Force in support of operations at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia. "Textron Aviation Defense is honored the Tunisian Air Force has chosen the world’s best and most affordable military...

News: Textron Delivers First Beechcraft Texan II To Tunisia; Thailand]]> 1 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:39:26 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delays-denali-deliveries-by-1-year.4447/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-delays-denali-deliveries-by-1-year.4447/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Denali Initial Deliveries Delayed By 1 Year
​News coming out of the 2022 NBAA-BACE concerning Textron Aviation says that the airframer has announced a delay in the first deliveries of their new clean-sheet Beechcraft Denali. The new timeline is now the second half of 2024. The reason for the delay was stated as to align with the production of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine which of course is what is powering the new Denali. This engine is also...

News: Textron Delays Denali Deliveries By 1 Year]]> 1 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:50:03 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-second-beechcraft-denali-takes-to-the-skies.4279/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-second-beechcraft-denali-takes-to-the-skies.4279/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Fields Second Denali Flight Test Article
​Textron Aviation announced today that the second testbed of the Beechcraft Denali has taken to the skies for its first test flight. The first flight for the second unit lasted approximately 2 hours taking the aircraft up to 15,500 feet and a maximum speed of 240-knots. The Beechcraft Denali is a clean-sheet single engine turboprop design by Textron and so far the program has surpassed 250 test...

News: Second Beechcraft Denali Takes To The Skies]]> 1 Thu, 19 May 2022 18:59:37 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/750th-garmin-g1000-nxi-installation.4226/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/750th-garmin-g1000-nxi-installation.4226/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Garmin Notes 750th King Air Garmin G1000 NXi
​The Garmin G1000/G1000 NXi has been hugely popular since its introduction to the market just a few years ago. In fact, it is so popular that Garmin recently marked the 750th King Air G1000/G1000 NXi installation...this is just for King Airs alone. The Beechcraft King Air has several variants including the C90A/B, 200/B200, 300, 350 and newest 360 flagship and even some subvariants in between. ]]> 1 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:29:06 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-garmin-updates-g5000-for-hawker-400xp-beechcraft-400a.4105/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-garmin-updates-g5000-for-hawker-400xp-beechcraft-400a.4105/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Garmin Updates G5000 For Hawker 400XP/Beechcraft 400A
​There are some updates that are coming to the G5000 flight deck that Garmin produces. The company announced today that the G5000 for the Hawker 400XP/Beechcraft 400A will have some new updates which will make the platform even more capable. Some of the new updates on this platform include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data comm functionality, ADS-B In traffic...

News: Garmin Updates G5000 For Hawker 400XP/Beechcraft 400A]]> 1 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:19:38 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ge-aviation-completes-first-in-flight-test-of-catalyst-engine.4038/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ge-aviation-completes-first-in-flight-test-of-catalyst-engine.4038/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News GE Aviation Completes First In-Flight Test Of Catalyst Engine
​The first in-flight test flight of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine has been completed. This engine is for their launch customer, Textron Aviation who is developing the new twin-engine turboprop called the Beechcraft Denali (previously known as the Cessna Denali). The GE Aviation Catalyst powerplant features a dual channel FADEC and propeller control which provides jet-like power...

News: GE Aviation Completes First In-Flight Test Of Catalyst Engine]]> 1 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:12:40 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-denali-moves-closer-to-first-flight.3938/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-denali-moves-closer-to-first-flight.3938/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Flight Nears For Beechcraft Denali
​Textron Aviation announced that their brand Beechcraft, is nearing the first flight for the freshly renamed Beechcraft Denali (originally announced as the Cessna Denali). After successful ground engine tests the direction now moves towards preparation for the first flight of the new turboprop single. The ground engine runs, which took place at Textron Aviation’s west campus in Wichita, Kansas, verified...

News: Beechcraft Denali Moves Closer To First Flight]]> 1 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:11:29 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-king-air-260-customers-to-enjoy-new-interior-options.3889/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-king-air-260-customers-to-enjoy-new-interior-options.3889/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News King Air 260 Customers To Enjoy New Interior Options
​Come early 2022, Beechcraft King Air 260 customers will be able to enjoy new interior options being offered for the new upgraded model. As standard the interior palette will be based on Alpaca, Buttercream, New Pewter, and Latte. There will also be a premium interior to choose called Lava Saddle. "The Beechcraft King Air is an iconic aircraft, and we place a great...

News: King Air 260 Customers To Enjoy New Interior Options]]> 1 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:49:34 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-moves-denali-model-under-beechcraft-brand.3883/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-textron-aviation-moves-denali-model-under-beechcraft-brand.3883/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Aviation Moves Denali Model Under Beechcraft Brand
​The new single engine turboprop that Textron Aviation is currently developing, called the Denali will no longer be known as the Cessna Denali. Textron Aviation has moved the aircraft to its Beechcraft brand where it will sit alongside the King Air models. From now on the in-development aircraft is known as the Beechcraft Denali. ]]> 1 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:39:30 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-king-air-260-360-certified-in-brazil.3793/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-king-air-260-360-certified-in-brazil.3793/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News ANAC Approval Paves Way For King Air 260; 360 Deliveries In Brazil
​The latest generation of King Air turbo prop from Textron Aviation now has another delivery market opened up thanks to National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC) approval of the King Air 260 and 360. Deliveries should be able to commence this quarter now the certification and approval work is done. "The Beechcraft King Air´s operational versatility is its key selling...

News: King Air 260; 360 Certified In Brazil]]> 1 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:56:33 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-royal-flying-doctor-service-orders-new-king-air-360chw.3719/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-royal-flying-doctor-service-orders-new-king-air-360chw.3719/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News New King Air 360CHW Ordered By Royal Flying Doctor Service
​Starting this year the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Australia (Queensland Section) is expected to receive the Beechcraft King Air 360CHW. This is because the company has made an order for four aircraft of the type with options to purchase another two should they require them in the future. The King Air 360 is the new top-of-the-line offering in the King Air family of aircraft. Given...

News: Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders New King Air 360CHW]]> 1 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:47:04 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-king-air-260c-to-enter-service-with-air-archipels.3707/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-first-king-air-260c-to-enter-service-with-air-archipels.3707/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First King Air 260C To Enter Service With Air Archipels
​Textron Aviation announced the King Air 260 late last year. The King Air 260 is a King Air 200 family aircraft with many of the features of the new and larger King Air 360. However, the first 260C which is a cargo door variant of the 260 will enter service with French Polynesian service Air Archipels. The cargo door is not a regular feature and thus is an optional...

News: First King Air 260C To Enter Service With Air Archipels]]> 1 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:35:15 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-king-air-360-officially-enters-service.3646/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-king-air-360-officially-enters-service.3646/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Service Entry Of Beechcraft King Air 360
​The latest variant of the famed King Air lineup is the King Air 360 and Beechcraft/Textron Aviation have announced that the first unit of the revised King Air model has officially entered into service. The momentous occasion marks another major milestone for the legendary King Air turboprop lineup, which has been flying customers throughout the world for more than 50 years. The King Air 360 builds on a...

News: Beechcraft King Air 360 Officially Enters Service]]> 1 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:17:16 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-greek-orders-for-textrons-beechcraft-king-air-350cs.3513/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-greek-orders-for-textrons-beechcraft-king-air-350cs.3513/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Textron Aviation Receives Orders For Beechcraft King Air 350Cs
​Beechcraft King Air 350Cs are on the order list for the Ministry of Health in Greece. The Hellenic Air Force will oversee maintenance and operation in support of disaster relief, medical rescue, inter-hospital transfer and repatriation to mainland health care services. Medical staff from the National Centers for Emergency Care will administer medical care to patients aboard...

News: Greek Orders For Textron's Beechcraft King Air 350Cs]]> 1 Sun, 24 May 2020 19:03:03 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-king-air-350cer-contract-signed.3483/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-king-air-350cer-contract-signed.3483/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Two King Air 350CER Aircraft For U.S Customs & Border Protection
​The United States Custom & Border Protection placed an order for two Textron Aviation Beechcraft King Air 350CER aircraft. The units will be utilized to safeguard the country's homeland and will join a growing existing fleet of King Air aircraft. After mission modifications by Sierra Nevada Corporation, these two Multi-role Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) aircraft will join a...

News: Beechcraft King Air 350CER Contract Signed]]> 1 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:12:43 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-fusion-equipped-beechcraft-king-airs-certified-in-brazil.2133/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-fusion-equipped-beechcraft-king-airs-certified-in-brazil.2133/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Brazil Gives The Nod To Fusion-Equipped Beechcraft King Airs
​Brazil's Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) has given the green light to Beechcraft's Pro Line Fusion-Equipped turboprop King Airs. It allows deliveries of those upgraded King Airs to commence into the Latin American region. The King Air 250 is going to be the first of the King Air type to be delivered with the Pro Line Fusion flight deck and cabin enhancements. The cabin...

News: Fusion-Equipped Beechcraft King Airs Certified In Brazil]]> 1 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:19:49 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nextant-400a-xp-next-gen-flight-deck.2131/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-nextant-400a-xp-next-gen-flight-deck.2131/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Nextant 400A/XP Next Gen Flight Deck
​Nextant, the airframer of the remanufactured 400XTI is offering upgraded flight deck for owners and operators of the 400A and XP variants. The four-display layout of the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite is what is available for the 400A and XP. The latest Pro Line 21™ flight deck brings ADS-B compliance, four displays, synthetic vision, and newly-designed glare shield as standard features....

News: Nextant 400A/XP Next Gen Flight Deck]]> 1 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:09:06 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hawker-beechcraft-400xpr-certified-by-faa.2108/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-hawker-beechcraft-400xpr-certified-by-faa.2108/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News FAA Gives Nod To Hawker Beechcraft 400XPR
​The Beechcraft Corporation which is a subsidiary of Textron Aviation recently gained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the Beechcraft 400XPR jet. All components of the exclusive factory-approved, engineered and supported upgrade package are available for installation on Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft at Textron Aviation service centers worldwide. The first full Hawker...

News: Hawker Beechcraft 400XPR Certified By FAA]]> 1 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 15:10:02 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-easa-certification-for-pro-line-fusion-king-air-350i-er-250.1982/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-easa-certification-for-pro-line-fusion-king-air-350i-er-250.1982/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News EASA Certification For Pro Line Fusion King Air 350i/ER; 250​
Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., announced that it has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its new Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER and 250 turboprop aircraft with cabin enhancements, paving the way for deliveries throughout Europe. “The King Air’s reliability, versatility and operating efficiencies...

News: EASA Certification For Pro Line Fusion King Air 350i/ER; 250]]> 1 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:52:54 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-textron-received-certification-for-proline-fusion-on-kingair-350.1941/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-textron-received-certification-for-proline-fusion-on-kingair-350.1941/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News ProLine Fusion Certified For Beechcraft/Textron KingAir 350
​Coming down to the end of 2015 (November) Beechcraft/Textron announced that the KingAir 3250i/ER was granted certification for the ProLine Fusion flight deck. Around midyear 2015 (June) they did a similar upgrade with the KingAir 250 and now the ProLine Fusion for the base KingAir 350 have been STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ]]> 1 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:27:48 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-gains-certification-for-fusion-equipped-kingair-350i-er.1873/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-beechcraft-gains-certification-for-fusion-equipped-kingair-350i-er.1873/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Beechcraft KingAir 350i/ER Equipped With Fusion Cockpit Granted Certification
​Beechcraft, a Textron Aviation company was recently granted certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their Pro Line Fusion-equipped cockpits aboard the KingAir 350i/ER. The announcement came during the recently concluded NBAA's Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Beechcraft/Textron debuted Pro Line...

News: Beechcraft Gains Certification For Fusion-Equipped KingAir 350i/ER]]> 1 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:54:15 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-wheels-up-takes-delivery-of-pink-breast-cancer-king-air-350i.1754/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-wheels-up-takes-delivery-of-pink-breast-cancer-king-air-350i.1754/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Pink Breast Cancer King Air 350i Delivered To Wheels Up
​Charter membership-type company Wheels Up just took delivery of a one-of-a-kind King Air 350i turboprop. Of course Wheels Up has been taking delivery of King Airs for a while now, so what makes this one any different? Well...it's Pink, yes it's a Pink Plane and actually that is it's informal nick name. Now you probably are catching on to the theme here, it is pink to bring further...

News: Wheels Up Takes Delivery of Pink Breast Cancer King Air 350i]]> 1 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:12:34 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-proline-fusion-equipped-beechcraft-kingair250-gains-type-certificate.1688/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-proline-fusion-equipped-beechcraft-kingair250-gains-type-certificate.1688/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News ProLine Fusion-Equipped Beechcraft KingAir250 Gains Type Certificate
​Textron Aviation company Beechcraft announces that the newly equipped King Air 250 with ProLine Fusion avionics has gained Type Certification from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the new certification of the revamped Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop, it will allow deliveries to commence this quarter. The upgraded King Air is equipped with the Pro Line...

News: ProLine Fusion-Equipped Beechcraft KingAir250 Gains Type Certificate]]> 1