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 has launched the new Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER, updating its 56-year-old product line in response to customer feedback.
- Key pilot-focused upgrades include the IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle and a new digital pressurization controller, reducing workload and enhancing safety.
- The aircraft features improved cabin comfort with a redesigned interior and a 10 percent decrease in cabin altitude compared to the 350i.
- First customer deliveries for the King Air 360 and 360ER, priced from $7.9 million, are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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