Beechcraft Denali Gets Garmin Autoland

The single-engine turboprop still under development from Textron Aviation will come with the emergency protocol standard.

Julie Boatman

Monday, May 08, 2023 at 11:01 AM ET

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The Beechcraft Denali features the new, yet-to-be certificated GE Catalyst powerplant. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The Beechcraft Denali is scheduled for certification and debut in 2025, featuring Garmin's emergency Autoland system as a standard inclusion.
The Denali's GE Catalyst engine is on track for certification in late 2024, promising up to 20% better fuel burn and 10% higher power in cruise compared to similar engines.
Both the Denali aircraft and its advanced GE Catalyst engine have undergone extensive testing, with the aircraft designed to provide a "jet-like experience" for pilots through integrated avionics and simplified controls.

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When it debuts in 2025, the Beechcraft Denali will join the ranks of other single-engine turboprop and turbine aircraft in the class with Garmin’s Autoland emergency protocol standard.

In an announcement made during Textron Aviation’s media event on Thursday, May 4, Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president of sales and flight operations, joined program managers from GE, and Dan Lind, senior director of sales and marketing for Garmin Aviation, to update on the development of the clean-sheet design—and reveal the news.