New multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator unveiled at Paris Air Show

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstration aircraft will be making its show and European debut at the 2025 Paris Air Show. The aircraft is equipped to showcase a wide range of missions available on the versatile and reliable Beechcraft King Air platform, and will be on static display Monday, June 16, through Thursday, June 19, at the Textron Pavilion A2.

"The King Air's acquisition and operation cost, combined with excellent speed, range and payload capacity make it an excellent value for a wide range of special missions," said Bob and more. Over the last few years, we have seen solid European demand of our Cargo Door King Air 360C for essential air ambulance services."

Endless Special Missions Possibilities on Display

When government, military and commercial customers want airborne solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation. The Beechcraft King Air on display is fitted with extended range (ER) fuel tanks, a factory-installed extended utility nose capable of housing a variety of sensors up to a 20-inch EO/IR sensor and a lift kit to retract, factory-installed wing hardpoint provisions and a cargo door that supports air ambulance and freight operations to enhance mission flexibility.

Powered by PT6A-67A engines with dual oil coolers, the aircraft offers hot/high airfield performance as well as impressive climb performance and cruising speeds.

Interior features include a mission rack with displays and a mission computer, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) VIP seating, AvFab and LifePort mission seats and a LifePort medevac stretcher. The cockpit is compatible with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS).

King Air Leadership

More than 7,800 Beechcraft King Air turboprops have been delivered to customers since 1964, making it the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. The fleet has surpassed 66 million flight hours in its 60 years, serving roles in all branches of the U.S. military and flying both commercial and special missions.