BEECHCRAFT DENALI FIRST FLIGHT
News — 15.12.21
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali has taken to the skies for the first time – a milestone for the clean-sheet single-engine turboprop.
“This landmark flight is not only a significant occasion for the Denali, it’s a truly great moment for our employees, our suppliers and the customers who will be flying this aircraft,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “With its more environmentally friendly engine and largest cabin in its class, this is an aircraft that will change the landscape for high-performance single-engine turboprop aircraft.
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Today’s flight is just the beginning for what we anticipate will be a long list of important accomplishments as we prepare the aircraft for certification and customer deliveries.”
The company is targeting certification for the Denali in 2023.
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