Tamarack Completes Flight Test on King Air 350 Active Winglet STC

The supplemental type certification is on track for delivery within two years.

Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:53 AM ET

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The SmartWing load-alleviating technology engineered by Tamarack Aerospace has finished flight testing on the Beechcraft King Air 350. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

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Tamarack Aerospace has concluded flight testing for its SmartWing active load-alleviating winglet technology on the Beechcraft King Air 350.
A demo flight confirmed the system enhances safety, performance, and provides smooth handling and stability, especially in turbulent conditions, similar to improvements seen on the King Air 200.
Certification for the King Air 350 is anticipated in 18 to 24 months, with early investors offered pre-certification savings, building on the 33 percent range improvement achieved on other aircraft models.

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Flight testing for the latest version of Tamarack Aerospace’s SmartWing active load-alleviating winglet technology has concluded on the Beechcraft King Air 350, the company reported Friday.

“The robust flight-testing program for the Tamarack Performance SmartWing King Air 350 focused on every aspect of safety and performance to ensure all modified aircraft will have been rigorously tested,” said Nick Guida, CEO and founder of Tamarack.