Beechcraft King Air 360 Gets Electric Air Con

The new system can run from ship’s power or a ground power unit.

Monday, December 19, 2022 at 12:47 PM ET

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The Beechcraft King Air 360 is the latest model in the series that has been in production since 1964. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Textron Aviation is introducing an electrically driven air conditioning system on its new production King Air 360 models.
This system enhances comfort for both passengers and crew by providing cool air on the ground and in flight.
It offers environmental benefits by allowing operation off a ground power unit, thereby reducing fuel consumption prior to departure.
The new air conditioning system is integrated into the airframe and complements other King Air 360 advancements like an autothrottle and improved cabin pressurization.

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A lot of suffering prior to takeoff can be avoided with a robust air conditioning system as part of an airplane’s environmental control system (ECS). Textron Aviation has now improved the experience both in the cabin and on the flight deck with the addition of electrically driven air conditioning on its new production King Air 360 models.

Deliveries with the new system—providing cool air both on the ground and in flight—are set to begin next month from the company’s home base in Wichita, Kansas.