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Textron Aviation Celebrates 60 Years of King Airs
First King Air 90 prototype flew on Jan. 24, 1964
Beechcraft King Air
Textron Aviation is celebrating 60 years of Beechcraft King Airs at the 2024 Sun 'n Fun Expo this week in Lakeland Florida. The Wichita aircraft manufacturer is displaying its flagship King Air 360 at the airshow.

Not only is the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo marking its 50th anniversary, but Textron Aviation is also celebrating 60 years of Beechcraft King Airs this week at the Lakeland, Florida airshow. The Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer is displaying its flagship King Air 360 along with a Cessna Skyhawk, Turbo Skylane, Turbo Stationair, Caravan, and Citation M2 Gen 2 during the six-day show, which closes on April 14.

“Since its introduction in 1964, the legendary Beechcraft King Air turboprop has become synonymous with unwavering reliability, exceptional performance, and unparalleled versatility, earning the trust and preference of operators worldwide,” Textron Aviation said. “Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it inspires aviation enthusiasts and pilots to maximize the potential of their missions while fueling their passion for flight.”