In a response to customer feedback—and a desire to push well-loved members of its product line forward—Textron Aviation announced on August 4 the new flagship of the Beechcraft line, the King Air 360 and 360ER. With autothrottles, better pressurization, and increased cabin comfort, the latest King Air aims for easing pilot workload, and turning a 56-year-old workhorse into one that’s a bit more user-friendly and firmly in the modern age.
New Beechcraft King Air 360 Eases Pilot Workload
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation unveiled the new Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER, a flagship upgrade designed to modernize the long-standing aircraft line.
- Key pilot-centric enhancements include the IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle and a new digital pressurization controller to reduce workload.
- Passenger comfort is improved through better cabin pressurization, resulting in a 10 percent lower cabin altitude, and a completely reimagined interior with new design options.
- The new models are expected to begin customer deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2020 and are compatible with sustainable aviation fuel.
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