Following the 100th anniversary of

flight, celebrations have taken place

for the 40th anniversary of the

Beechcraft King Air’s entry into the

marketplace.

On Jan. 20, 1964, the original

Beechcraft King Air Model 90 lifted

off from Beech Field in Wichita.

To commemorate the King Air’s

40th year, Raytheon Aircraft is

transforming a King Air 350 – serial

FL 400, N40TH – into an anniversary

showcase. Already featuring new

Collins Pro Line 21 avionics,

FL 400 will receive a special paint

scheme and interior treatments.

Raytheon Aircraft is also creating a

special website for the anniversary

featuring owners’ stories and King Air

facts and photos.