On Tuesday, July 23, Textron Aviation, the parent company of , revealed a new special edition livery for the King Air to honor a major milestone in the aircraft's history. The new livery, which has been nicknamed the Crimson Edition, was unveiled to honor the King Air's 60th anniversary of being in production. Future customers can begin ordering this special edition livery, and deliveries of special edition aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2025.
Textron Aviation will bring several Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft to the event. The announcement of the new option came on the second day of . This annual exhibition and air show is one of the largest general aviation events in the world.
The event is held at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, , and has so many attendees from across the world that the airport becomes the busiest in the world during the week-long event. This year's EAA AirVenture is being held from July 22 through July 28. The new 60th anniversary special edition option is scheduled to be applicable to both the and the larger .
This special edition aircraft is meant to honor the iconic Beechcraft King Air brand that has dominated the turboprop industry over the last 60 years. The Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Textron Aviation, Christi Tannahill, spoke about the Crimson Edition King Air. She stated, "The Crimson Edition of the King Air provides customers with an immersive experience that pays tribute to the turboprop’s renowned legacy, whi.