Textron Unveils Crimson King Air

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the King Air series, Textron Aviation created a special version of the Beechcraft King Air called the Crimson Edition. Announced at EAA AirVenture 2024, the Crimson Edition will be available for 2025 deliveries and features a “striking new interior and a vibrant red and silver exterior paint scheme.”

“The Crimson Edition of the King Air provides customers with an immersive experience that pays tribute to the turboprop’s renowned legacy, while also featuring modern luxuries and upgrades that showcase the aircraft's ongoing evolution,” said Christi Tannahill, senior v-p of customer experience. “We’re honored to celebrate a prestigious aircraft that is beloved by so many customers around the world.”

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More than 7,700 of the turboprop twins have been delivered worldwide, with the fleet surpassing 64 million flight hours.

Meanwhile, Textron Aviation today unveiled an improved cockpit for the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX at the show. New features include black instrument and cockpit panels and the Caravan is now equipped with electroluminescent lighting, matching the configuration of the Grand Caravan EX.

Both Caravan models are also being upgraded with a wider cockpit boarding ladder, making it easier for pilots to climb into the left seat. For in-flight comfort, the two rectangular cockpit air vents have been replaced with four circular adjustable air nozzles.

The lower center pedestal now has two USB-C charging ports instead of the previous 12-volt power adapter, and the right-hand subpanel on the right-seat pilot’s side has two USB-C charging ports. For more flexibility to power headsets, LEMO jacks were installed next to the two general aviation headset jacks. Finally, headset hooks were installed underneath the cockpit glare shield.

All of these features will be standard on 2025 Caravans and Caravan EXs.