Beechcraft’s King Air 360 Asserts its Claim to Twin-Turboprop Crown
For 58 years, Beechcraft’s venerable King Air has steadfastly lived up to its auspicious moniker. Thousands of pilots and millions of flight-hours attest the design-brilliance, durability, and enduring desirability of what is, ostensibly, the world’s best-loved, twin-turboprop. For many pilots, this writer/pilot included, the King Air has provided a comprehensible transition from reciprocating engines to turbines.
Aloha to New Eurocopter BK117-850G2
Hawaii’s Maui Fire Department (MFD) has announced the imminent fielding of a new helicopter that will supplement the organization’s firefighting, rescue, and personnel transport operations. The Eurocopter BK117-850G2–dubbed Iolani, or “royal hawk” in Hawaiian—was blessed in a May ceremony hosted by Fire Chief Bradford Ventura. Among those in attendance were Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino, County Council member Mike Molina, and representatives of several local and state agencies. The blessing itself was conducted by MFD Assistant Chief of Operations Hanale Lindo.
European Aviation Services Provider Extends Training Arrangement
CAE announced at the recent European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE2022) that it has extended its partnership with Global Jet, the Geneva based aviation services provider. Global Jet pilots and maintenance personnel have trained with CAE for more than 15-years and, per the contract extension, will go on doing so until 2026.
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