Textron Aviation today appointed TAM Aviacão Executive (TAM) as an authorized service center for its Beechcraft King Air twin turboprops. TAM, which is a long-standing customer support partner for the U.S. manufacturer, will provide King Air maintenance at its facility at Jundiai in Brazil. In the next few months, Textron expects to authorize other TAM facilities to support the King Air, of which there are now more than 1,000 in operation across Latin America.

Since 1982, TAM has been an authorized support partner for Cessna business jets and Beechcraft turboprops and pistons. The Textron group, which also backs the Hawker family of jets, now has 29 authorized service facilities and 6 field service engineers throughout Latin America.

“Through a relationship spanning more than 30 years, TAM is a long trusted partner with a proven track record of providing quality maintenance and excellent service to our customers,” said Bob Gibbs, Textron’s sales vice president for Latin America and Caribbean. “With King Airs being the largest population of business turbine aircraft in the region and TAM’s extensive footprint in Brazil, this latest authorization provides this large customer base with an even greater level of convenience and support.”