Textron Aviation, the manufacturers of the Beechcraft King Air, will be sending five of the turboprops to Saudi Arabia in support of a weather modification mission.
The specially modified aircraft will be used for cloud seeding.
Saudi Arabia Selects King Airs for Weather Mission
The five specially modified airframes ordered will be used for cloud seeding.
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation is sending five specially modified Beechcraft King Air turboprops to Saudi Arabia for a weather modification mission.
- These aircraft will be used for cloud seeding, a process that aims to induce precipitation by introducing substances into clouds.
- The contract was awarded by AvMet International LLC, which, along with partners, will equip the King Airs with specialized cloud seeding and data logging equipment for Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology program.
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