Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, will unveil its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstrator for the first time in Europe at the 2025 Paris Air Show. The aircraft, designed to highlight the King Air’s mission versatility and reliability, will be displayed from June 16 to June 19 at Textron Pavilion A2.
Versatile Mission Capabilities
The demonstrator is outfitted for a range of special missions, featuring extended range fuel tanks, a utility nose that accommodates EO/IR sensors up to 20 inches, retractable lift systems, wing hardpoint options, and a multi-purpose cargo door supporting medevac and freight operations.
With PT6A-67A engines and dual oil coolers, the aircraft is built to excel in hot, high, and demanding conditions.
The cabin includes mission-specific equipment racks, advanced displays, OEM VIP seating, mission seating by AvFab and LifePort, and a LifePort medevac stretcher. The cockpit’s compatibility with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) further broadens its mission profile.
King Air: A Global Standard
Since 1964, the Beechcraft King Air has set the benchmark for business turboprops, with more than 7,800 aircraft delivered worldwide and a fleet that has surpassed 66 million flight hours. King Airs serve in both military and commercial sectors globally.
Textron Aviation remains an industry leader in Europe, with over 1,700 Cessna and Beechcraft turbine aircraft in service and more than 255,000 aircraft delivered worldwide. In France, almost 200 turbine aircraft support a wide array of missions across the government, military, and commercial sectors.
