The Beechcraft Travel Air (Model 95) is a light piston twin from the Bonanza family — an affordable, capable twin that shares Beechcraft's build quality and handling, and a stepping stone to twin ownership.
Key takeaways
- Affordable twin entry with Beechcraft quality.
- Bonanza-family handling in a light twin.
- Two engines mean twin economics and insurance.
About the Beechcraft Travel Air
The Travel Air pairs two Lycoming O-360 engines with a Bonanza-derived airframe, cruising around 170 knots. It's an economical light twin, though as an older type, condition, engine times, and corrosion matter. It shares systems and parts lineage with the Baron.
| Specification | Beechcraft Travel Air |
|---|---|
| Type | Light piston twin |
| Engine | 2 × Lycoming O-360 (~180 hp each) |
| Cruise | ~170 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$55,000–$120,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Beechcraft Travel Air Right for You?
The Beechcraft Travel Air suits owners who want twin-engine redundancy, capability, or a platform for multi-engine training. It's a bigger commitment than a single — two engines to maintain and insure, and a multi-engine rating — so weigh the capability against the real operating cost.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: two engines burn roughly double a single.
- Insurance: higher than a single; sensitive to multi-engine time.
- Two engine reserves: reserve per hour toward each overhaul.
- Maintenance: more systems and two powerplants than a single.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
Evaluate both engines' times and compressions, the gear and any pressurization, damage history, and complete logs — and get a bindable multi-engine insurance quote before you commit. Use a twin-experienced shop.
Financing a Beechcraft Travel Air
A Beechcraft Travel Air finances as a piston twin — around 20% down over 15–20 years — with lenders weighing two engines and insurance priced on your multi-engine time and rating. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a twin like the Beechcraft Travel Air worth the extra cost?
It depends on your mission. A twin adds redundancy and capability but roughly doubles fuel and adds a second engine to maintain and insure. Budget the full operating picture.
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