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Beechcraft Denali Program Completes Engine Test Runs

The Catalyst engine makes initial ground runs on the Denali prototype in anticipation of its first flight on the test-bed King Air. Textron Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • Textron Aviation has successfully completed the initial ground-test runs of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine on the Beechcraft Denali, marking a significant step towards its inaugural flight.
  • The Catalyst engine is an advanced turboprop designed for lower fuel consumption, compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel, and features like single-lever power control to ease pilot workload.
  • The Beechcraft Denali itself will offer an intuitive avionics suite and the most spacious cabin in its segment, with certification anticipated in 2023.
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Textron Aviation has completed the initial ground-test runs of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine on the Beechcraft Denali at one of the company’s facilities in Wichita, Kansas.

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