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 supplying five specially modified Beechcraft King Air turboprops (one 360CHW and four 260) to Saudi Arabia.
- These aircraft are designated for a weather modification mission, specifically cloud seeding, to induce precipitation.
- The contract was awarded by AvMet International LLC to support Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology cloud seeding program.
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