King Air C90GTi

The Beechcraft King Air C90GTi is a twin‑engine turboprop that entered the market in the early 1990s as an evolution of the original C90 series launched in 1974. Built by Beechcraft’s renowned aircraft division, the C90GTi incorporated a Garrett TPE331‑10U turboprop, five‑seat cabin, and a modernized avionics suite, delivering superior climb performance and fuel efficiency compared to its piston‑powered predecessors. Its pressurized cabin, rugged aluminum construction, and low operating costs made it popular among corporate, air‑medical, and utility operators worldwide. The GTi model added a glass cockpit with Garmin G1000, streamlined wing leading edges, and optional turbo‑charged cabin heating, extending its service envelope to higher altitude routes and hotter climates. Over 1,500 units of the broader C90 family have been delivered, establishing the King Air line as the most produced twin turboprop in aviation history. The C90GTi’s blend of reliability, short‑field capability, and economical operation cemented its role as a versatile workhorse, influencing the design of later King Air variants and reinforcing Beechcraft’s reputation for dependable, flexible aircraft. Continual avionics upgrades, such as WAAS‑enabled GPS and synthetic vision, keep the cockpit state‑of‑the‑art. As a result, the C90GTi remains a benchmark for cost‑effective performance in the light turboprop market.

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