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Textron Aviation announced on Wednesday that its Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER and King Air 260 aircraft have received certifications from Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC/National Civil Aviation Authority). With that hurdle cleared, the company is planning to begin deliveries of its newest twin-engine turboprop models in the country this quarter. According to Textron, almost 500 King Airs are currently in operation in Brazil, making it the second largest active King Air fleet outside of the U.S.
“The Beechcraft King Air’s operational versatility is its key selling point in Brazil and around the globe,” said Textron Aviation vice president of sales in Latin America Marcelo Moreira. “The King Air is a high-performance turboprop that can operate in almost any environment, from large metropolitan airports to short unprepared strips, which is why the aircraft is so popular in this region of the world.”