Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop
continues to surpass significant milestones as it begins the
certification flight test phase of the program following FAA Type
Inspection Authorization achieved earlier this year. Each major
development milestone has allowed the members of the flight test
program a better understanding of the aircraft’s strength,
capability and durability, and the clean-sheet aircraft recently
completed the first on-aircraft certification ground and flight
testing of the avionics systems.
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The Beechcraft Denali is designed and will be manufactured by
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
The fleet of three flight test aircraft has now completed nearly
2,000 flight test hours with more than 830 flights, and the program
continues toward anticipated FAA certification expected in
2025.
“The Denali’s advanced avionics take full advantage of
state-of-the-art technology to ease pilot workload,” said Lannie
O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight
Operations. “Commencing certification flight testing on the
aircraft marks a significant milestone for the program and we are
excited to get this aircraft into the hands of our eager
customers.”
The Denali cockpit features the Garmin G3000 intuitive avionics
suite featuring high-resolution screens and touchscreen
controllers. An integrated Garmin autothrottle is a standard
feature, which interfaces with the Automatic Flight Control System
(AFCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) to provide easy speed
control throughout all regimes of flight from takeoff to
touchdown.
Other standard G3000 features include a 10-inch weather radar,
Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS-B), and dual transponders
with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B)
capabilities, which are compliant with the latest air traffic
control requirements.
About the Beechcraft Denali
Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full fuel
payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali is designed to have a range of
1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four
passengers and will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, New
York to Miami or London to Athens.
The Denali is the first aircraft powered with GE Aerospace’s
Catalyst engine, a more efficient engine that burns less fuel than
competitors in the same size class. Like the company’s other
aircraft, the Denali can also use sustainable aviation fuel. The
FADEC-equipped, 1,300 shaft horsepower (SHP)-rated turboprop engine
eases pilot workload with its single-lever power and propeller
control.
The airplane is also equipped with McCauley’s new 105-inch
diameter composite, 5-blade, constant speed propeller, which is
full feathering with reversible pitch and ice protection.
The cockpit features the Garmin G3000 intuitive avionics suite
with high-resolution screens and touchscreen controllers. An
integrated Garmin autothrottle interfaces with the Automatic Flight
Control System (AFCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) to provide
easy speed control throughout all regimes of flight from takeoff to
touchdown. The revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system is
also being implemented into the aircraft’s development and flight
test program, and will be available as a standard feature at time
of entry into service.
The Beechcraft Denali’s flat-floor cabin is designed to be the
largest in its segment and offers the versatility to easily convert
between passenger and cargo configurations. The cabin features a
standard seating configuration of six individual reclining seats
and offers a nine-place high density seating option. Passengers
will also enjoy large cabin windows, a forward refreshment cabinet
and an in-flight accessible baggage compartment. An optional
externally serviceable belted lavatory in the rear of the cabin is
also available.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com |
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About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation.
For more information, visit: www.textron.com
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