Textron Aviation announced this Wednesday (28) the ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) certification for its two new turboprops, the King Air 360/360ER and the King Air 260. With that, the first deliveries will take place this quarter.
Brazil is the second largest market for the King Air line, behind only the United States, with an active fleet of more than 500 machines. The aircraft is a popular choice for customers in big cities who need to connect with farms or factories in remote areas in the interior of the country, or for those traveling internationally or locally during their vacation periods.
“The King Air can operate in different types of environments, from large airports to small and unpaved areas, which is why these aircraft are so popular in Latin America”, said Marcelo Moreira, vice president of sales for Latin America at Textron.
“The model's excellent reputation and robustness, combined with efficiency and advanced technology in the cockpit and cabin, ensure that the new models are capable of meeting virtually any owner's needs”, explains Moreira.
In Brazil, both the King Air 360 and the King Air 260 are already attracting the interest of customers. “The Kings represent 48% of our sales among new and used aircraft, as they are essential, especially for the agribusiness sector, due to its ability to carry a lot of cargo, versatility and the fact that it takes off and lands on short, unpaved runways”, reveals Leonardo Fiuza, president of TAM Executive Aviation, Textron's exclusive representative in Brazil.
About the King Air 360 and 260
The King Air 360/360ER and 260 represent the next generation of the legendary King Air turboprop family, built on its reputation for versatility and reliability. The aircraft offer the latest technological advances in the cabin, in addition to providing additional comfort to the enger experience.
The King Air 360/360ER turboprop features Autothrottle as standard, which automatically manages engine power during takeoff, cruise, descent and landing, with monitoring of parameters such as rotation, torque and temperature, which makes pilots feel more secure. during flight.
Another important upgrade in the cockpit is the new digital pressurization system, which automatically adjusts cabin pressure during ascent and descent, reducing the pilots' workload. The aircraft also has a lower cabin altitude, at an operating ceiling of 35.000 feet, providing greater comfort for engers, especially during long flights.
The cabin of the King Air 360 offers craftsman-crafted cabinets, partitions and side rails and high-quality finishes, along with six new interior options. Other amenities that are standard across the King Air lineup include extendable work desks, power outlets, USB charging stations and a private aft lavatory.
The King Air 260 is also equipped with Autothrottle as standard and the digital cabin pressurization system. The aircraft also features Collins Multi-Scan RTA-4112 weather radar, providing pilots with a fully automatic system optimized to detect short, medium and long range weather conditions.
The new King Air turboprops were launched last year. The Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER achieved certification from Federal Aviation istration (FAA) in October, and the King Air 260 in March of this year.
Approximately 7.600 King Air aircraft have been delivered since 1964. This is the best-selling turboprop family in the world. Its worldwide fleet has sured 62 million flight hours in its 57 years, fulfilling all its missions, from those aimed at public forces to commercial missions around the world.
Via Tam Executive Aviation
