The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has taken delivery of its second Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft on August 2, in the United States, acquired through the Ministry of Defense as part of efforts to strengthen air transport and aeromedical evacuation capabilities.

The handover ceremony was held at Textron Aviation Inc.’s facilities and attended by the Commander General of the FAP, General Carlos Chávez Cateriano. The new aircraft joins the fleet as part of a strategy to improve emergency medical response, particularly in remote areas of Peru.

This delivery follows the arrival of the first King Air 360C in October 2024, both purchased directly from the manufacturer without intermediaries. According to the FAP, the first aircraft has been used in emergency air services that have assisted more than 85 individuals since entering service.

The King Air 360C is a twin-engine aircraft manufactured in the United States and configured for aeromedical missions. It is equipped to carry two stretchers and specialized medical equipment, along with seating for five medical personnel. In alternative configurations, it can transport up to 11 passengers or 2,334 kilograms of cargo. The aircraft has a maximum range of 3,345 kilometers, a service ceiling of 10,668 meters, and a cruising speed of 578 km/h.

Compared to the older Bombardier Aerospace Learjet 36 aircraft previously used for medical evacuations, the King Air 360C offers greater operational flexibility, including the ability to operate from short and unpaved runways. The newly delivered aircraft will soon be flown to Peru by FAP pilots, with its final destination at Air Group No. 8, based at Callao Air Base.