Small plane lands itself in first-ever use of automated aviation tech during mid-air emergency

The Dec. 20 landing marked the first confirmed real-world use of Garmin G3000 Autoland during an actual in-flight emergency.
Flying

This 1968 Beechcraft Baron B55 Is a Quick and Capable Twin ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick’

Today's Top Pick is a 1968 Beechcraft Baron B55, highlighted as an excellent twin-engine cross-country machine for pilots seeking updated systems. The aircraft boasts extensive modern upgrades ...
Flying

This 1999 Beechcraft Baron 58 Is Your Personal Airliner and an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

The article features a 1999 Beechcraft Baron 58 as "Today's Top Pick" on AircraftForSale.com, available for $619,900. This light twin is praised for its powerful dual 300 hp engines, providing ...
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Textron Aviation Special Missions begins deliveries of U.S. Navy Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Aircraft

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation today announced it delivered the first two of up to 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by Naval Air ...

Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation

An airplane has, for the first time, automatically landed itself after an in-flight emergency, according to the system’s manufacturer.
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US military to acquire up to 64 Beechcraft King Air 260s for training

Aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation has secured a deal to sell the US Navy (USN) up to 64 Beechcraft King Air 260s, which three US military branches will use for pilot training. Rhode Island-based ...
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Urging safety and convenience, North Dakota DOT seeks to replace two state-owned airplanes

BISMARCK — Two airplanes used by multiple state agencies may be replaced in the near future with newer, safer models that can land at more airports in North Dakota. During a meeting of the Government ...