Sat, Jan 16, 2010
Deliveries Of The Next Generation Aircraft Are Underway
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced Wednesday it has
received FAA and EASA Type Certifications for the new Beechcraft
King Air 350i turboprop. The King Air 350i sets the standard in
cabin luxury, entertainment and flexibility while delivering
unmatched fuel efficiency and the lowest operating cost per seat,
making it one of the greenest aircraft available to business
travelers today. Deliveries of the aircraft commenced in December
2009.
"With the new King Air 350i, our customers are benefiting from the
same fuel efficiency and mission flexibility expected from a King
Air, while now also enjoying an ultra modern, state-of-the-art
cabin rivaling that of global business jets costing millions more,"
said HBC executive vice president Shawn Vick. "We are pleased to
have the King Air 350i in operation in the U.S. and Europe and look
forward to additional certifications worldwide soon."
The King Air 350i is the first business aircraft on the market
equipped with the new Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management
system (CMS). The system supports multiple Personal Entertainment
Devices, including CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc and MP3 players, Apple
iPods, Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming consoles,
laptop computers, digital and video cameras, USB data-storage
devices and future HDMI devices.
The new CMS features a 15.3-inch swing-out monitor in the forward
entertainment cabinet with wide-screen display showing digital
high-definition video and entertainment. High-definition screens at
each seat can be added. Nine programmable switch panels control the
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc and MP3 players, audio and video jukebox, 3-D
Airshow moving map and flight information. Cabinets are also
equipped with standard USB charging ports and docking stations for
travelers' wireless devices.
In addition to the CMS enhancements, the King Air's trademark
flexibility has been stretched even further through the 350i's new
state-of-the-art Beechcraft FlexCabin capability, which enables
owners to reconfigure or remove aft club components to meet the
specific needs of each mission.
The sleek interior design of the King Air 350i spotlights the
unparalleled cabin capabilities. The updated interior includes
all-new headliner, seat tailoring and tables, electrochromic window
darkeners, LED lighting, increased legroom and optional seat
warmers. Additionally, the King Air 350i includes an optional
vanity in the aft lavatory area that incorporates a variety of
toiletry storage areas, running water, automatic LED lighting and
dual mirrors, and is located next to the King Air 350i's in-flight
accessible baggage area for total passenger privacy and
convenience.
The King Air 350i is also now the quietest King Air. Cabin sound
levels have been reduced to an average of 78 dBA.
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