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 introduced the new Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER, an updated flagship designed to modernize the product line in response to customer feedback.
- Key pilot-focused enhancements include the IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle and a new digital pressurization controller, aimed at reducing workload and improving flight safety.
- The aircraft features improved cabin comfort with a reimagined interior, new colorways, and a 10 percent decrease in cabin altitude compared to the King Air 350i.
- First customer deliveries for the King Air 360 and 360ER are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2020, with base prices starting at $7.9 million.
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