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The smallest of the Beech King Air models is the King Air 90, a pressurised, all metal, low wing, twin turboprop with retractable landing gear. It was conceived as the Model 120 in 1961 with test flights of the proof of concept model starting May 1963. Deliveries commenced in Autumn 1964.
The 90 series has since undergone a number of airframe and powerplant modifications. In 1966 production switched to the A90 with PT6A-20 engines, and then in 1968 to the B90 with a larger wingspan, a recontoured rear fuselage, balanced controls and a gross weight increase.
The C90 was introduced in 1971, with greater wingspan and MTOW as well as PT6A-20A engines. The broadly similar PT6A-28-engined E90 was introduced the following year and the two were produced in parallel.
Further refinements resulted in the F90 in 1978, featuring the King Air 200 T-tail mated to the fuselage and wings of the E90, with PT6A-135 engines of 750 shp driving four bladed propellers.
The C90-1 entered production in 1982 and featured PT6A-21 engines and improvements to the pressurisation system. In 1983 the F90-1 was given redesigned engine cowlings, upgraded PT6A-135A engines and hydraulic landing gear.
The C90A was in production from 1984 until 1992. Then came the quieter C90B, and in 1994 a lower cost Special Edition C90SE with three bladed propellers, standardised interior and mechanical instruments.
Deliveries of the C90GT, with its 750 shp PT6A-135As commenced at the beginning of 2006, and upgraded versions were introduced in 2008, the C90GTi, and in 2015, the C90GTx.
Textron Aviation discontinued production of the entire King Air 90 family in March 2021.
Originally produced as 65-90 and 65-A90. B90 has increased wingspan and fourth side window. C90 has model 100 pressurisation, followed by C90-1 (with E90 tailplane), C90A, C90B (with four-blade props). E90 has upgraded engines. F90 has T-tail and model 200 wings
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Beechcraft 90 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 237 cu ft | 205 kts | 1964 - 1966 | |
| Beechcraft A90 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 236 cu ft | 216 kts | 1964 - 1968 | |
| Beechcraft A/B90 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 236 cu ft | 216 kts | 1965 - 1967 | |
| Beechcraft A90-1 | 90 | 0 | 10 | 236 cu ft | 219 kts | 1966 - 1971 | |
| Beechcraft B90 | 59 | 3 | 6 | 236 cu ft | 219 kts | 1967 - 1970 | |
| Beechcraft C90 | 336 | 48 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 217 kts | 739 nm | 1971 - 1985 |
| Beechcraft E90 | 229 | 31 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 245 kts | 730 nm | 1972 - 1981 |
| Beechcraft F90 | 175 | 12 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 251 kts | 960 nm | 1979 - 1983 |
| Beechcraft C90-1 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 217 kts | 662 nm | 1982 - 1983 |
| Beechcraft F90-1 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 265 kts | 941 nm | 1983 - 1986 |
| Beechcraft C90A | 207 | 25 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 208 kts | 830 nm | 1984 - 1992 |
| Beechcraft C90B | 394 | 70 | 5 | 237 cu ft | 239 kts | 640 nm | 1991 - 2005 |
| Beechcraft C90SE | 17 | 4 | 7 | 237 cu ft | 289 kts | 640 nm | 1994 - 2001 |
| Beechcraft C90GT | 94 | 6 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 247 kts | 1,000 nm | 2006 - 2007 |
| Beechcraft C90GTi | 119 | 11 | 7 | 238 cu ft | 169 kts | 1,000 nm | 2008 - 2010 |
| Beechcraft C90GTx | 199 | 14 | 7 | 227 cu ft | 208 kts | 975 nm | 2010 - 2020 |
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| April 16, 2024 | INCAS selects AXIS to deliver King Air FFS |
| February 27, 2024 | Hartzell service centre doubles warranty length |
| November 17, 2023 | AFAC Mexico validates EASA STC for five-blades on King Air 90 |
| October 16, 2023 | LED logo light gains PMA tick for King Airs and Citations |
| October 9, 2023 | Líder looks to expand fleet to meet growing demand |
| August 25, 2023 | Garmin gains GFC 600 go ahead for King Air F90s |
| June 16, 2023 | AeroCare spreads wings through western US |
| November 21, 2022 | FAA gives PMA approval for PWI ice light windows |
| October 31, 2022 | Netherlands CAA approves AOC for Zeusch Aviation |
| October 30, 2022 | BLR receives FAA approval for King Air lighting upgrade |
| August 16, 2022 | Marsh Brothers unveils flap roller upgrade for King Airs |
| August 2, 2022 | Monte to finance fleet propulsion conversions |
| May 29, 2022 | Garmin delivers 750th flight deck upgrade for King Airs |
| January 24, 2022 | New air med bases speed Guardian Flight |
| December 16, 2021 | PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light |
| December 7, 2021 | Genesys delivers over 1,000 S-TEC 3100 autopilots |
| October 13, 2021 | PWI brings LED to a host of business twins |
| July 4, 2021 | FAA bestows multiple STCs upon Garmin International |
| May 3, 2021 | PWI's variable LED control is anything but dim |
| March 29, 2021 | Goldfields strikes lucky with second King Air C90 |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| March 1, 2021 | Marsh expects demand for Beech brake upgrade |
| February 22, 2021 | Air Solutions adds King Air C90A for fractional ownership |
| January 25, 2021 | King Air C90 becomes latest beneficiary of GFC 600 |
| October 25, 2020 | Axis invests in King Air C90B for California hops |
| September 8, 2020 | Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF |
| August 16, 2020 | Centreline welcomes exceptional 8X and cost-effective King Air |
| July 20, 2020 | PWI's LEDs to light up more business aviation cabins |
| July 16, 2020 | South American operators adapt to new normal |
| July 6, 2020 | King Air just the ticket for Helicopteros Personales hops |
| May 17, 2020 | Elliott guarantees downtimes for Garmin installations |
| March 27, 2020 | Regulations expert Atlas facilitates King Air C90 sale |
| February 3, 2020 | PAA retains Africa-based distributor |
| October 26, 2019 | Garmin brings G1000 NXi to the King Air C90 |
| September 21, 2019 | Textron to be a service fulfiller in Manila |
| July 30, 2019 | Blackhawk signs long-term PT6A supply agreement |
| July 16, 2019 | Simulator sales set for China |
| May 14, 2019 | IS&S awarded King Air autothrottle STC by FAA |
| May 14, 2019 | Zeusch King Air leads the pack for cycling coverage |
| May 14, 2019 | Baker cooks up Raisbeck agreement |
| April 16, 2019 | Baker and BLR cement reputation with King Airs |
| April 9, 2019 | Landing gear capability extended to Tennessee |
| November 3, 2018 | The Goodalls benefit from Blackhawk's 800th engine mod |
| October 16, 2018 | Simulator options added for Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft |
| June 13, 2018 | Zeusch partners with IAS Medical to place King Airs on UK AOC |
| May 16, 2018 | Augsburg offers King Air conversion to NXi |
| May 10, 2017 | Aviator eyes rotary expansion after solid start with C90 |
| December 8, 2016 | Naljets boosts charter options with King Air C90 addition |
| August 4, 2015 | Textron re-appoints Gama |
| July 29, 2015 | Jota welcomes the return of C90 GTX |
| April 7, 2015 | Me & My Aircraft - Twin turboprops: The masters of longevity, twin props offer utility and charter for decades |
| September 10, 2014 | BGAD has a triumphant tenth outing to deliver a productive day for business |
| September 10, 2014 | Plennegy invests in C90GTx to ease runway performance in unpredictable conditions |
| September 12, 2013 | Synergy enhances managed fleet with CitationJet and King Air |
| June 11, 2013 | Me and My Aircraft–Twin turboprops: The turboprop faithful sing the praises of rugged workhorses everywhere |
| May 13, 2013 | Maleth teams up with SkyWork |
| November 13, 2012 | Ambassador brings in a brace of King Airs |
| September 10, 2012 | Growing ASL takes Olympic landing gear incident in its stride |
| May 9, 2012 | Buyer's Guide: French King Air undergoes Blackhawk mods |
| May 9, 2012 | Lee's 'dangerous' reputation appeals to Jota |
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