Mexican Navy takes delivery of first of four Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft

: Posted On Friday, 18 July 2014 14:13

Naval Forces News - Mexico

Mexican Navy takes delivery of first of four Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft

Beechcraft Corporation announced during the Farnborough International Airshow that it has delivered the first of four Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft ordered by the Mexican Navy Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR). In addition to the aircraft, Beechcraft will support SEMAR with on-the-ground service, support and training through its Global Mission Support organization.

Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft ordered by the Mexican Navy Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR)
Picture: Beechcraft

Rear Admiral Jose Marie Macedo, Director General of Naval Aviation Operations, visited company headquarters in Wichita, Kan., to accept delivery of the aircraft, which will be stationed at the naval base in Veracruz. The remaining three aircraft will be delivered by the second quarter of 2015.

“SEMAR recognizes the Beechcraft King Air as a cost-effective and reliable partner for special missions work within the country,” said Dan Keady, vice president, Special Missions. “The Mexican Navy operated a King Air C90 in the past and it’s great to see the King Air family return to its fleet. The delivery of the King Air 350ER further expands the Beechcraft relationship with SEMAR, which earlier this year placed an initial order for two T-6C+ military trainers.”