BEECHCRAFT 1900

After Raytheon acquired Beechcraft, the company looked for a re-entry into the regional aircraft market. The Beech 1900 derived from the King Air 200 with nearly 18 more feet of fuselage to accommodate the 19 passengers. The first Beech 1900 flew in 1982 with FAA certification coming the next year. The 1900C model was the first significant improvement, upping the fuel capacity another 245 gallons. In 1991, the 1900D began service with a taller fuselage to allow standup headroom and larger passenger doors. Winglets improved and bigger engines improved performance, and the aircraft was also offered in a 10+ seat ExecLiner business configuration. In 1997, Raytheon delivered their 500th Beech 1900.