Hawker Beechcraft Kingair C90GT / C90GTi / C90GTx

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The Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx offer greater range and fuel efficiency than their C90 predecessor. Blending versatility, comfort and quality, these turboprops are popular with budget-conscious charter customers.

About this aircraft

• The original King Air 90 was released in 1966 and was followed by the C90 in 1971, C90GT in 2006, GTi in 2008 and GTx in 2009.
• The interior typically seats up to six passengers. A further passenger can sit in the cockpit with a single pilot if the aircraft is owned, however, this option is not available for charter purposes. 
• The C90GT has a 900-mile maximum range, while the C90GTi and C90GTx can travel around 200 miles further. All can fly non-stop from London to Cannes.
• There’s room for around four suitcases on a full flight, with additional luggage space if the two rear seats aren’t needed for passengers.
• Production of the C90 range ended in 2010.

With their competitive range and modern interiors, the King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx bring the pioneering C90 aircraft into the modern day.

Interior design

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The Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx have roomy interiors, with enough headroom and shoulder space to seat four passengers in a club layout and two more in the rear. An internal luggage compartment gives passengers inflight access to their baggage.

Below is an example of a typical configuration found onboard the Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi and 90GTx.

Interesting facts to learn before you fly

• The C90GTx has 26 tuned vibration absorbers, which significantly reduce cabin noise compared to other turboprops.
• All three aircraft can operate on short and hard-to-reach runways.

Technological features

The King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx are powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A turboprop engines with 550 shaft horsepower each.

The C90GT’s cockpit features toggle switches, various system gauges, basic electronic flight instruments and heated windshields. In the C90GTx, the Collins Aerospace ProLine Fusion suite offers simplified single-pilot operation, graphical touchscreen flight planning, a high-resolution synthetic vision system and GPS capabilities. Integrated touchscreen checklists and automatic wireless chart uploads facilitate easier flying and navigation.

History

There have been over 20 variants of the Beechcraft King Air 90 since its launch in 1964. The original was powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines, while the 1966 model featured PT6A-20 engines, reverse pitch props and greater cabin pressure. In 1968, the B90 brought a larger wingspan, recontoured rear fuselage, balanced controls and a 350-pound gross weight increase.

The new C90 launched in 1971 with a pressurised system using bleed air from the engines, which were upgraded to PT6Q-21s in 1976. Next on the production line was the C90A, featuring redesigned engine cowlings to reduce drag and boost cruise speed, plus electrical landing gear and a rudder boost system for easier single-engine operations. Two variants followed: the C90B with an improved airframe, four-bladed propellers and synchro phasing to reduce cabin noise; and the C90SE, a cheaper option with three-bladed propellers and standardised instruments instead of an electronic flight instrument system.

Beechcraft introduced the C90GT in 2005, powered by PT6A-135A engines for better climb and cruise performance. Next came the C90GTi with Collins ProLine 21 avionics, followed by the C90GTx with winglets and a larger take-off weight for full-fuel payload flexibility.

Manufacturer

British aircraft manufacturer Hawker was co-founded by aviation pioneer Harry Hawker in 1920, later merging with engineering group Armstrong Siddeley to form Hawker Siddeley. The company’s famous Hawker Hurricane fighter plane formed a key part of Britain's front-line defence in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War.

The brand’s 125 series is among the most successful British commercial aircraft ever built. Initially developed by de Havilland as the DH.125 Jet Dragon, it entered production as the Hawker Siddeley HS.125 in 1964 and underwent several more reincarnations over the years; such as the Beechcraft Hawker BH.125 and the BAe 125, when Hawker Siddeley merged with the British Aircraft Corporation to form British Aerospace. Later variants included the Hawker 700 and Hawker 800.

British Aerospace sold its business jets division to Raytheon in 1993, which went on to sell its aircraft manufacturing business to Hawker Beechcraft, a company formed and controlled by GS Capital Partners and Onex Partners of Canada. Hawker Beechcraft went bankrupt in 2012 and relaunched as Beechcraft, now owned by Textron Aviation, which discontinued production of Hawker aircraft but continues to offer parts and engineering for existing planes.

Cost

Depending on factors like age and condition, a used King Air C90GT can cost from $1.4 million (USD), whereas a C90GTx costs between $2.6 million and $3.7 million.

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx vary depending on the length of your journey and the airports you’re flying in and out of.

If you’d like to charter a Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi or C90GTx, contact our team for a quote today. For information on other charter options, browse our list of available private aircraft.

Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Beechcraft King Air C90GT, C90GTi and C90GTx vary depending on the aircraft’s age, lease term length, number of guaranteed block hours and average cycle ratio. Contact us for a personalised quote.