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Beechcraft King Air 360 Gets Electric Air Con

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

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

  • Textron Aviation has introduced an electrically driven air conditioning system for its new production King Air 360 aircraft, set for delivery next month.
  • This integrated system improves cabin and flight deck comfort both on the ground and in flight, operating off ship's power or a ground power unit.
  • Running off ground power provides environmental savings by avoiding jet-A fuel burn for pre-departure cooling.
  • The new air conditioning system is part of Textron Aviation's ongoing investment in the King Air 360, following previous enhancements to interiors and the cockpit.
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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.

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