Through an incentive program launched by Garmin and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), King Air operators can save a significant amount on G1000 flight deck upgrades. These include a free G1000 upgrade for King Air 300/350 owners buying a new pair of PT6A-60A engines under P&WC’s Fleet Enhancement exchange program. Savings of $105,000 are possible for simultaneous PT6 engine and G1000 avionics upgrades for King Air models. “Customers who have pursued either a G1000 retrofit or select P&WC PT6A engine upgrades within the last calendar year may also be eligible for incentives,” according to Garmin. The incentive program runs through Jan. 29, 2016.

The G1000 upgrade includes coupled WAAS/SBAS approach capability, Garmin’s integrated autopilot and full ADS-B out compliance.

P&WC programs eligible for the Garmin discounts include the PT6Smart flat-rate engine exchange, the Converter Enhancement Program (CEP), which provides factory-new engines, and the Fleet Enhancement Program (FEP), which “maximizes aircraft dispatch reliability and reduces operating and maintenance costs.” The CEP and FEP include new life-limited components and factory warranty.