The world’s most legendary turboprop is now the world’s most advanced.
The new BEECHCRAFT® King Air 350i
The world’s most legendary turboprop is now the world’s most advanced.
It’s good to be the King. Meet the icon of business aviation. category-busting cabin
Luxuriously appointed and technologically advanced, passengers will think they’ve stepped onto an aircraft costing millions more.
infotainment leader
Introducing Venue™ Cabin Management System (CMS). Connect laptops and collaborate. Dock an iPod or iPhone. Venue CMS makes flying productive — and entertaining.
revolutionary NEW Flexcabin™ Configure the seating to fit mission specifics. Optional plug-in monitors provide optimized viewing. Plug-and-play ease allows effortless incorporation of digital attachments.
A new standard of quiEt
Thanks to combined technologies, the King Air 350i effectively eliminates sound and vibration — making it more quiet than many competitive jets.
pioneer OF THE GREEN MOVEMENT
Social responsibility achieved. Fill the seats and take nine passengers at a lower per-seat-mile cost than any competitive jet.
legendary Quality and RELIABILITY The first King Air was introduced in 1964. Since then, 105 countries have flown a global footprint with more than 6,000 King Airs and more than 40 million flight hours.
The Beechcraft® King Air has always done what others could not. Since the very first King Air was introduced in 1964, it has been the class leader in capabilities and sales. Its unmatched versatility, reliability and safety are the reasons that individuals, companies and governments in 105 countries around the world have purchased more than 6,000 of the aircraft. Unequaled cabin, payload and efficiency The new-generation King Air 350i continues its undisputed reign. With a host of design enhancements and upgrades, the best large turboprop is now better than ever. Its cabin size and loadcarrying capabilities are unequaled in any competitive turboprop. And its overall efficiency is simply amazing. In fact, when all the seats are filled, the King Air 350i delivers a lower seat-permile cost on a typical 300 nautical-mile trip than the leading single-engine turboprop — all with the added safety and system redundancy of two Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. luxurious and intelligent While the King Air 350i’s performance and value are enough to make it No. 1 on the list, what really seals the deal is its new interior. It is the most luxurious, most comfortable and most capable ever offered in any turbine aircraft in its class, period. And with the new Rockwell Collins Venue high-definition CMS, it is the most entertainment-equipped cabin ever experienced.
Compare the King Air 350i’s performance, amenities and operating costs with those of its nearest competitor, and the choice is clear. King air 350i
more passengers
larger cabin
Higher max. payload
larger baggage space
lower direct operating cost per hour
best warranty
Most Global Authorized Service Center Locations
lower fuel cost per seat-mile
venue cMS
Exclusive flexcabin ™
cabin sound levels
Cessna citation CJ2+
Whether traveling to major airports or unimproved strips, there is only one aircraft that consistently delivers what is needed, where it is needed. The new-generation King Air 350i: There’s nothing like it. Long live the King!
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More cabin volume than the CJ2+. Forget every turboprop-cabin stereotype. The King Air 350i must be experienced to be truly appreciated. Everything is fresh. The new seats are incredibly comfortable, with waterfall headrests, optional aft ottomans and optional seat warmers. New, softer materials are throughout the cabin, complemented by new downwash and floor accent lighting to give the cabin an even more elegant look.
Standard entertainment cabinet The specially designed entertainment cabinet delivers audio and high-definition video entertainment, including an optional media center device with Blu-ray DVD player and a standard 15.3-inch LCD swing-out HD video monitor.
A newly designed forward refreshment center has LED drawer lighting and hot/cold beverage dispensers. The cabin also features state-of-the-art LED lighting at each seat, new worktables and electrochromic window darkeners, so the ultimate environment for working or relaxing can be created effortlessly.
midship cabinets To optimize cabin space, the compact midship pyramid cabinets give additional cabin stowage and house the optional AirCell Axxess II airborne telephone system and standard iPod dock.
The King Air 350i also offers more choices for cabin configuration than ever before. Seating is standard for as many as nine passengers. But no matter how many passengers, everyone travels in a cabin that is larger and more comfortable than the Citation CJ2+. In fact, the King Air 350i’s “square oval” cabin delivers 107 cubic feet of additional interior space compared with the CJ2+. And it’s not just more space, it’s better space. The vertical sides of the King Air’s cabin give each passenger more leg and shoulder room. Passengers sit up straight instead of at the uncomfortable angle in a CJ2+. With its unequaled ability to move more people in more comfort and at a lower cost, there has never been a better way to give the flight department the royal treatment than by moving up to a King Air 350i.
More volume. More Value. With a “square oval” cabin design, the King Air 350i offers 107 cubic feet more space, which means more headroom and shoulder space than the CJ2+.
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refreshment center The redesigned forward refreshment center is elegant and functional, featuring bright LED lighting, stowage, hot/cold beverage dispenser, a large ice chest and a removable trash container.
Cabin control panels For total convenience, each seat location features organic light-emitting diode (OLED) Venue system controllers to adjust the cabin lighting, temperature and window shades.
Optional aft entertainment cabinet Includes a 15.3-inch HD LCD widescreen, as well as additional storage for DVDs, headphones, beverages and snacks, etc. Combined with optional ottomans, the aft club becomes a true in-flight theater.
Private lavatory With its flushing toilet and new optional lighted vanity, the King Air 350i’s lavatory provides passengers with a level of comfortable privacy and a list of amenities that are normally reserved for midsize business jets.
CJ2+
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rockwell COLLINS VENUE CABIN MANAGEMENT system | OTTOMANS* | ELECTROCHROMic WINDOW DARKENERS | REFRESHMENT CENTER
ENTERTAINMENT CABINet WITH 15.3-inch LCD MONITOR | 10.4-inch hd video displayS* | ipod DOCKING STATION | AIRCELL AXXESS II* | AFT VANITY* * Optional
Introducing Venue: the world’s most advanced CMS.
The King Air 350i is not only the most popular turboprop ever, it’s now the most intelligent. Introducing the Venue high-definition CMS. Watch a Blu-ray movie. Finish a presentation on a laptop and present it on any of the in-cabin high-definition displays. Monitor flight progress with the optional digital Airshow® moving maps. Listen to digital audio. Connect an iPod, iPhone, Xbox or any piece of technology brought on board. FAST-FORWARD TO THE LEADER IN CABIN TECHNOLOGY Venue totally redefines cabin entertainment and digital connectivity by delivering entertainment capabilities previously reserved for business jets costing millions more. The King Air 350i’s standard Venue system delivers a high-definition, home-theater audio and video experience. The package features a 15.3-inch LCD, swing-out HD monitor in the forward entertainment cabinet and a second monitor in the optional aft entertainment cabinet. Passenger entertainment also includes audio on demand and optional XM Satellite Radio. For total personal connectivity, each seat location also features power and USB hookups that enable connectivity with compatible devices. Right-side club locations feature a multitude of A/V inputs to connect laptops and portable entertainment devices so passengers may catch up on work or enjoy a customized in-flight entertainment experience. No matter how it’s measured, no aircraft in its class can surpass the King Air 350i in function and capability.
IN control The CMS interface is located only a finger’s distance away, allowing every passenger to control the flight experience.
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best seat in the house Optional plug-in monitors feature Airshow, presentations, movies and plug-and-play devices at each cabin seat — every seat is frontrow center.
More power In each club, a storage compartment houses ports for personal audio and video devices, including laptops, headphones, optional stab-in monitors and much more.
HD at high altitude The sleek cabin entertainment cabinet features the new optional media center device, including a Blu-ray DVD player.
The power to relax Dock an iPod or iPhone in the midship pyramid cabinet.
Stay connected The optional AirCell Axxess II cabin phone features a wireless handset, so a call can be placed easily from anywhere in the cabin.
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Introducing the revolutionary Flexcabin – only from Beechcraft. ™
With enhanced versatility and speed of seat reconfiguration, the King Air 350i provides time-saving flexibility not found in any other business aircraft. Shuttle corporate employees in the morning. Reconfigure the seating and fly a VIP in the afternoon. Change the arrangement in the evening and get a head start on the family vacation. The King Air 350i also benefits from a totally redesigned interior equaling a top-of-the-line Hawker business jet. It’s the first Beechcraft to offer unsurpassed interior styling and a fit and finish previously reserved for aircraft costing millions more. 8-passenger double-club cabin seating
7-passenger club seating with ottoman
Waterfall headrests
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6-passenger club seating with double ottomans
optional Storage ottoman
Armrests with seat controls and optional seat warmers
new standard electrochromic window darkeners
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Serene. Tranquil. Peaceful. A new standard of quiet.
Boasting the most flexible and technologically advanced cabin ever introduced in a twin turboprop, the King AIr 350i cabin is now also more quiet than ever before. At cruise, the King Air 350i’s cabin measures a very comfortable 78 dBA. That’s more quiet than many light jets. LOW PROPELLER TIP SPEED It’s where art and science come together. Along with being positioned well forward of the flight deck, the King Air 350i’s four-blade Hartzell propellers have lower tip speeds than many previous-generation turboprops. Lower tip speeds means less vibration. DYNAMIC VIBRATION ABSORBERS The 350i also features new dynamic vibration absorbers in key locations throughout the airframe.
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These units are electronically tuned to the propeller’s frequency and effectively cancel out noise and vibration. The result is a more quiet, smoother, jetlike ride. TRIPLE-LAYER INSULATION Creating a comfortable cabin is especially important when traveling longer distances. The lower noise levels eliminate fatigue and create an environment that is ideal for working or relaxing. That’s why extra steps were taken to ensure a quiet ride. The 350i employs Hawker Beechcraft’s exclusive triple-layer, sounddampening insulation. With a cabin that is bigger, more quiet and more comfortable than the competitor’s, it’s no surprise that, year after year, the King Air 350 family is the No. 1 choice.
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The new emergency standby information system (ESIS).
Fully integrated flight deck. State-of-the-art Pro Line 21 . ™
The King Air family has always delivered one of the best overall safety records in general aviation. That is due, in large part, to the flight deck. Since the first King Air was introduced, its flight deck design has been continually refined until reaching its current incarnation — the best in the business. Front and center is a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21™ integrated avionics suite. Combining the latest technology sensors, processing and displays, this system delivers unparalleled capabilities, sophistication and simplicity. Along with its three 8- by 10-inch active-matrix displays, the advanced package includes a complete Pro Line 21 digital communications/navigation/surveillance (CNS) system. If it looks like a jet’s flight deck, it should; it has the same avionics suite found in many light and midsize jets. And the King Air 350i’s “jet connection” does not end there. In the extremely unlikely event of an engine failure, the autofeather and rudder boost features immediately eliminate the drag of the windmilling propeller, so single-engine handling is virtually identical to a light jet. The pilot simply concentrates on flying the aircraft. And that simple act has put the single-pilot certified King Air family at the top of every pilot’s wish list.
Three 8- by 10-inch Pro Line 21 displays IFIS Pro Line 21 digital CNS radios FMS Fail-Passive Automatic Flight Guidance System
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Dual Air Data Systems Dual Attitude Heading reference Systems
Four-Color Weather Radar System Cockpit Voice Recorder
Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System
Maintenance Diagnostic Computer
Terrain Awareness and Warning System
new premier ia-styled control yokes
ESIS from L-3 Communications
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More passengers. More miles. Less fuel. The segment’s greenest business aircraft. It’s simple math. The King Air 350i combines unmatched fuel efficiency with the ability to take more people to more destinations. Enjoy jetlike comfort and conveniences with the added benefits of lower operating costs. Load the seats and fly on a 300 nautical-mile trip. The King Air 350i’s cost per seat-mile is actually less than the leading turboprop single. Fly a typical 600 nautical-mile business trip and the King Air’s efficiencies are even more dramatic. The long and short of it is that no other business aircraft — turboprop or turbofan — delivers more capability, reliability, safety and value than a King Air 350i.
Fuel cost per seat-mile
Typical 600 nautical-mile business trip unmatched fuel efficiency, Lowest operating costs Whether the goal is to save money or help save the planet, when moving more people or more cargo while using less fuel, no other aircraft can match the economies, efficiencies and capabilities of the King Air 350i.
Fuel Used (gal)
up to
Fuel used per cabin volume
30% less
up to
30% less
Fuel cost
per cabin seat-mile
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$1,260
26¢
355 sq ft
Cessna Citation CJ2+
218
$1,254
35¢
Cessna Citation CJ3
234
$1,346
Cessna Citation Encore+
271
$1,558
Beechcraft King Air 350i
Cabin Volume
per cu ft moved
Payload moved per gallon of fuel used up to
55% more
Payload Capability*
Payload moved per gaL. of fuel used
0.62 gal
2,615 lb
248
0.88
1,750
8.0
37¢
282
0.83
1,810
7.7
32¢
307
0.88
2,350
8.7
11.9 lb
Based on 600 nautical-mile trip. May 2008 Business & Commercial Aviation data. $5.75 per gallon fuel price. * Max payload allowed for 600 nautical-mile trip with NBAA IFR reserve fuel.
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Proof that more can be done for less.
The unparalleled range and efficiency are due, in large part, to the 1,050 shaft horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A engines. Like the King Air 350i itself, the -60A engines are the latest successors in a long line of the “most popular turboprop aircraft engines in history.” And much of that popularity stems from the simple fact that they are among the most reliable and most efficient turboprop engines in the air today. Coupled to the engines are dynamically balanced, four-blade, 105-inch Hartzell propellers. Designed specifically for the King Air 350i, these propellers provide maximum thrust while turning at lower tip speeds. The result is a more-serene, more-comfortable cabin. When it comes to taking more people shorter distances or fewer people very long distances, no other aircraft in its class delivers more people to more places at a lower cost than the King Air 350i.
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8 passengers and 4 lbs extra
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Cessna CJ2+
Even more impressive is the amazing efficiency that a workhorse such as the King Air 350i delivers. With its seats loaded, for example, it costs only 26 cents per seat-mile to fly a 600 nautical-mile mission. That is 30 percent less per seat-mile than a comparably sized business jet. And jets will arrive mere minutes before the King Air.
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Beechcraft King Air 350i
With its capability to carry as many as nine passengers and their luggage, no other twin turboprop has the ability to take more people more places than the King Air 350i. With eight passengers, the King Air 350i bests its closest twin-turboprop competitor, the Piaggio Avanti II, by a full 430 nautical miles.
4 passengers and 0 lbs extra
Business aviation’s load-carrying leader The King Air 350i gives the category’s greatest combination of capability and flexibility. Load all eight cabin seats with adult passengers, fill the tanks and fly nearly 1,500 nautical miles. Fill the fuel tanks on a CJ2+ and you can almost carry four adults.
external baggage space The King Air 350i features nacelle lockers that provide an additional 16 cubic feet of baggage carrying space, so there’s plenty of room to bring the things needed to make the most of business and pleasure trips.
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Short runways and large payloads. To define the King Air 350i with one word is easy: versatile. No other aircraft in its class can do what it can do. Certified in the Part 23 commuter category, the King Air 350i is built to take whatever is dished out. With its long, rugged landing gear and strong airframe, it is just as much at home on a gravel strip as it is at any major airport in the world. The King Air 350i knows no bounds. solid performer That rugged airframe and legendary Pratt & Whitney Canada engine reliability also give the King Air 350i an extremely high dispatch rate. It just keeps going and going, so more can be accomplished. The King Air 350i supplies the capability to load the seats and the fuel tanks and safely get up and go from a majority of airports, even under the most extreme conditions. Short-Runway Takeoffs You can take off from a Denver, Colo., 8,000-foot runway on a 90-degree day with full fuel and 1,789 pounds of passengers and baggage payload and still fly more than 1,500 nautical miles. Try that in another turboprop or light jet. On a standard day, the King Air 350i needs only 3,300 feet of runway for takeoff with full fuel. Off-load some fuel or passengers, and it safely operates off of runways shorter than 3,000 feet. That kind of performance opens doors to thousands of airports around the world, which the competition can’t touch. It’s just one more reason why no other aircraft in its class comes close to delivering the versatility found with the King Air 350i.
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refined stowage space
The King Air 350i offers passengers the added convenience of an aft 55.3 cubic-foot cabin baggage compartment that is heated, pressurized and easily accessible in-flight. That’s more than 10 times the in-cabin storage of a Citation CJ2+.
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Go the distance: Climb 2,730 feet per minute at max weight. With a total of 2,100 shaft horsepower combined with the airframe-specific, four-blade Hartzell propellers and a host of aerodynamic refinements — including winglets — the King Air 350i delivers truly inspiring performance. Its powerful performance enables safe operation out of shorter runways; it also delivers impressive climb capabilities. The twin-engine climb rate is 2,730 feet per minute at maximum weight. Lighter weights net an amazing 3,250 feet per minute, allowing the King Air 350i to reach its 35,000-foot cruising altitude more quickly. With a faster climb rate, the aircraft gets up high where tailwinds are stronger and fuel flows are lower. In the extremely unlikely situation that an engine must be shut down, the King Air 350i’s single-engine ceiling at maximum weight is 21,500 feet, allowing it to easily clear any obstacles en route to an alternate airport. No wonder the King Air is considered among the safest aircraft in the sky.
Superior range
Oslo Calgary
Boise Denver Las Vegas Phoenix
Geneva
St. Louis
Madrid
Dallas
Algiers Miami
Moscow Warsaw
London
Halifax Boston Teterboro
The range of the King Air 350i is superior to that of the CJ2+, especially with a full passenger load. With seven passengers, the 350i’s range is 1,412 nautical miles — 25 percent farther than that of the CJ2+.
Almaty Tashkent
Dubai Muscat Istanbul Ankara
Athens
Karachi
Delhi Kolkata
Mumbai Chennai
Rabat Cairo
Colombo
Toluca
St. Louis, Missouri, United States 618 ft elev., 11,000 ft runway length
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Geneva, Switzerland 1,411 ft elev., 12,795 ft runway length
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 37 ft elev., 11,455 ft runway length
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First-class customer support.
HERE TO SERVE. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. 24/7/365. Beechcraft King Air 350i owners receive the very best aircraft in its class and are assured of the very best in training, service and support wherever they fly.
FlightSafety Flight crew and maintenance technician training and type ratings are provided through FlightSafety International’s Hawker Beechcraft Learning Center in Wichita, Kan., and other locations. (See www.flightsafety.com.)
global customer service and support Should maintenance be required away from home, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation’s Global Customer Service and Support is never far away. With more than 3,000 dedicated customer service and support professionals around the world, Hawker Beechcraft boasts business aviation’s largest technical and field support network, including 12 factory-owned Hawker Beechcraft Services facilities, more than 90 independent authorized service facilities and more than 100 technical and field service representatives around the world.
support plus In response to our customers’ need for long-term maintenance cost predictability and cost containment in an easy-to-use package, Hawker Beechcraft has created the Support Plus Maintenance Plan. By providing a smooth, steady payment schedule, Support Plus virtually eliminates the risk of high-cost unscheduled aircraft maintenance expenses. And because Hawker Beechcraft manages the program, maintenance is one less thing to worry about.
camp Each new aircraft also comes with one-year free enrollment in Hawker Beechcraft’s Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program (CAMP). CAMP is a fullservice aviation maintenance management system that replaces written record keeping and maintenance tracking with a computerized program that monitors the entire range of maintenance and inspection requirements and notifies maintenance personnel when they are due. CAMP improves maintenance while saving time and money.
intelligent. innovative. impressive. invaluable. iconic. ideal. The King Air 350i.
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General Aircraft specifications Anchorage
PERFORMANCE Maximum cruise speed Certified ceiling
312 kt 35,000 ft
578 km/h 10,688 m
1,509 nm
2,795 km
Moscow London
Range Aircraft range
(Std. aircraft, 1 pilot, 6 passengers at 200 lbs. each, w/NBAA IFR fuel reserves, w/100 nm alternate, high-speed cruise)
Teterboro Almaty
San Francisco
Beijing Cairo
Orlando
Weight Basic operating weight
Chicago
9,920 lb
Dubai
4,500 kg
Hong Kong
(Std. aircraft w/one pilot, usable fuel and oil)
Mumbai Caracas
dimensions EXTERNAL Wingspan 57 ft 11 in Max. aircraft length 46 ft 8 in Max. tail height 14 ft 4 in INTERNAL (CABIN) Length 19 ft 6 in Width 4 ft 6 in Height 4 ft 9 in
Singapore
Lagos
16.65 m 14.22 m 4.37 m
Quito
5.94 m 1.37 m 1.45 m
Darwin Johannesburg São Paulo Perth
Sydney
Buenos Aires
1 pilot, 6 passengers 85 percent probability winds NBAA IFR reserves (w/100 nautical miles alternate) ISA conditions
The Beechcraft legacy – more than 75 years of superior quality. When Walter and Olive Ann Beech founded Beech Aircraft Company in 1932, theirs was a philosophy of quality, customer satisfaction and business integrity — a philosophy that Hawker Beechcraft Corporation continues to hold today. With more than 45,000 aircraft manufactured and more than 36,000 still flying today, the Beechcraft story is an enduring legacy that is synonymous with superior quality and performance excellence.
Pioneering the use of technology, such as composite materials for fuselage construction, has kept Hawker Beechcraft Corporation at the forefront of general-aviation manufacturing for more than 75 years. And because the commitment to quality and performance excellence drives everything we do at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, we have adopted a Performance Promise™ to deliver the very best aircraft, service and support in the industry.
Our Performance Promise. Together, we design, build and service the world’s best aircraft at the world’s best generalaviation company — every day. We promise that our relentless pursuit of superior safety and quality will never stop. We continually think of ways to improve the safety and quality of our products and our workplace. We share those ideas. We focus on delivering the best quality and experience for our customers and each other.
Beechcraft King Air 350 SERIES Beechcraft King Air 350 The single-pilot certified King of twin-engine turboprops featuring uncompromising performance, luxury and versatility. Beechcraft King Air 350ER Extended range on a legendary platform. Low-cost airlift abilities for special-missions requirements. Beechcraft King Air 350C A specialized cargo aircraft featuring a uniquely built-in airstair/freight door. Beechcraft King Air 350CER Cargo-rich features coupled with greater range. A true special-missions aircraft. Beechcraft King Air 350i The most technologically advanced twin-engine business turboprop, ever.
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09BC350iJ Specifications and performance are preliminary pending aircraft certification and are subject to change without notice. Images may show optional equipment. Contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for details. © 2009 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. All rights reserved. Hawker and Beechcraft are trademarks of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. Venue is a registered trademark of Rockwell Collins.
