About the Beechcraft King Air in Commercial Operations
The Beechcraft King Air family is one of the most commercially versatile aircraft types in existence. From the entry-level C90 to the large-cabin B350ER, King Airs serve as medevac aircraft, air ambulances, cargo carriers, ISR platforms, charter aircraft and even small airliner replacements on thin routes. In the UK commercial aviation context, the King Air is most commonly found in air ambulance, medevac and multi-mission charter operations.
Commercial Operations Context
UK commercial operators of King Air aircraft include NHS and charitable air ambulance providers, offshore medevac contractors, survey and surveillance operators, and multi-purpose charter companies. The type's combination of reliability, PT6 power, pressurisation and multi-role flexibility makes it uniquely useful across a wide range of commercial applications. Finance requirements vary considerably by sub-variant and operational use.
Finance Overview
Finance Types Available
- Hire Purchase (HP)
- Finance Lease
- Operating Lease
- Sale and Leaseback
Typical Market Price
£500k–£3m depending on variant and age. Values vary significantly by variant, age, total time, maintenance status and avionics fit.
Typical Deposit
30% for established AOC holders with good covenants. New operators or unusual variants may require more.
Finance Term
Up to 7 years. Longer terms available for newer variants with strong residual values.
Worked Example - Beechcraft King Air Finance
| Parameter | Example |
|---|---|
| Aircraft purchase price | £1,500,000 |
| Deposit (30%) | £450,000 |
| Finance amount | £1,050,000 |
| Indicative rate | 6.5% p.a. |
| Term | 7 years (84 months) |
| Indicative monthly payment | £15,591 (approx.) |
Example is illustrative only. Your rate and terms will depend on operator profile, aircraft condition and lender assessment.