Textron Aviation today ushers in the next generation of its
legendary King Air turboprop family with the Beechcraft King Air
360/360ER. The updated flagship turboprop offers the latest
technological advancements in the cockpit, a redesigned cabin, and
enhancements to passenger comfort. The aircraft is currently in
production with customer deliveries expected to begin in the Fall
of 2020.
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Nearly 7,600 Beechcraft King Air
turboprops have been delivered to customers around the world since
1964, making it the best-selling business turboprop family in the
world. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER is designed and manufactured
by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“The Beechcraft King Air 360 builds on decades of renowned
versatility and reliability in the King Air family, and this
upgrade further elevates it with the aircraft’s superior features
and engineering advancements designed to create an enhanced flying
experience for passengers and crew alike,” said Ron Draper,
president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “The aircraft is a result of
our extensive conversations with our turboprop customers worldwide
as we continually increase innovation and next-generation
capability to help them achieve their varied missions with greater
comfort, technology and ease.”
Cockpit upgrades
A key feature of the King Air 360 cockpit is the addition of the
Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense
Autothrottle. The autothrottle supports pilots in their critical
mission of delivering people or cargo safely by automatically
managing engine power from the takeoff roll through the climb,
cruise, descent, go-around and landing phases of flight. This
enhancement reduces pilot workload and supports them in their
continuous vigilance to prevent over-speed or under-speed,
over-temp and over-torque conditions.
Another important update in the cockpit is the new digital
pressurization controller, which automatically schedules cabin
pressurization during both climb and descent, reducing pilot
workload and increasing overall passenger comfort. The
pressurization gauges have been integrated with the powerful
Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck.
Cabin upgrades
With seating for up to nine passengers, the latest King Air
offers an even greater passenger experience than its predecessor.
The aircraft features a cabin altitude of 5,960 feet at a typical
cruising altitude of 27,000 feet – more than 10 percent lower when
compared to the King Air 350i. The improved cabin altitude levels
provide greater comfort for passengers, especially during longer
flights.
A redesigned bespoke cabin design features a stunning new look
with custom-built cabinetry, partitions and side ledges, upgraded
materials and finishes, along with all new interior schemes. Other
amenities that come standard on the entire King Air lineup include
pull-out work tables, standard power outlets, USB charging stations
and a private aft lavatory.
“We created an environment that provides passengers with a
greater sense of openness inside the King Air,” said Christi
Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience. “The cabin
experience is such a critical element when choosing an aircraft,
and it was important for us to surpass customer expectations. Their
journey will not only be comfortable, but also a relaxing,
enjoyable experience. The Beechcraft King Air 360 offers many of
the amenities that our customers desire.”
King Air leadership
Nearly 7,600 Beechcraft King Air turboprops have been delivered
to customers around the world since 1964, making it the
best-selling business turboprop family in the world. The worldwide
fleet has surpassed 62 million flight hours in its 56 years,
serving roles in all branches of the U.S. military and flying both
commercial and special mission roles around the world.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, affordable, productive and flexible flight.
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About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation +
Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
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