Commuter Air Technology Introduces Revolutionary King Air B300 Aircraft Upgrades at NBAA
Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) November 18, 2015 -- Commuter Air Technology (CAT), headquartered in Oklahoma City, introduced its Maximum Endurance (ME) upgrades for the King Air B300 aircraft during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Las Vegas. These upgrades, introduced to the market as CAT 350ME, increase the operational gross weight and fuel capacity, providing carrying capacity and endurance beyond anyone else in the market.
Oklahoma’s Governor Mary Fallin, who was among the distinguished speakers at the convention, commented on the company’s announcement, “Commuter Air Technology is a perfect example of an Oklahoma company raising the bar in the aviation sector,” said Governor Mary Fallin. “We are proud of CAT’s dedication to developing cutting edge technology from their home in Oklahoma City.”
Commuter Air Technology is part of Acorn Growth Companies’ portfolio of companies, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in aerospace and defense. The firm is also headquartered in Oklahoma City and has strong ties to the state with a large percentage of its investor pool comprised of business leaders from across the region.
“Commuter Air Technology was Acorn’s first acquisition back in 2005. The company was founded with the vision of making the King Air family of aircraft even more versatile than their intended general aviation purpose. Spanning the last four decades, CAT has continued to innovate and deliver aircraft and services that meet today's demanding requirements. From the CATPASS 250 to today's unveiling of the King Air ME, CAT remains at the forefront of investing in, maintaining and developing new ways to make the most prolific business aviation asset, the King Air, viable for decades to come”, said Rick Nagel, Managing Partner of Acorn Growth Companies.
Commuter Air Technology was recently named one of the fastest-growing private companies in Oklahoma City by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, and has been a recipient of this recognition five times. Although the company has evolved and is now one of the global leaders in C4-ISR aircraft integration and field services, it has stayed close to its heritage and founding doctrines.
“We pride ourselves in providing our customers with the latest advancements in performance enhancement for their King Air,” said Darryl Wilkerson, President, CAT. “CAT’s 350 gross weight increase and 350ME fuel tanks enable our customers to fly their King Air from coast to coast: Los Angeles to Miami, or internationally across the Atlantic, without the need to refuel. This has been unprecedented – until now.”
About Commuter Air Technology
Commuter Air Technology delivers certified aircraft and customized aircraft modifications for commercial and government applications around the globe. Modifications range from flight performance enhancements and high-density passenger systems to cargo conversions and corporate reconfigurations. With nearly 30 years of experience, Commuter Air Technology offers a full line of technical support services, such as crew provision, training, program management, aircraft maintenance, engineering as well as STC process management and Airworthiness certifications. Commuter Air Technology is an AGC Aerospace & Defense company. Learn more at http://www.commuterair.com.
About Acorn Growth Companies
Acorn Growth Companies is an operationally focused, middle market private equity firm investing exclusively in Aerospace & Defense. Since its inception in 2005, the firm has consistently ranked in the top quartile of performance for global private equity firms. Today, the firm owns and operates companies in the US and Europe under its AGC Aerospace & Defense portfolio brand. http://www.AcornGrowthCompanies.com
Erika Lucas, AGC Aerospace & Defense, http://www.agcaerospace.com, +1 405-888-0714, [email protected]
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