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.
Beechcraft Denali Program Completes Engine Test Runs
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation has successfully completed the initial ground-test runs of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine on its Beechcraft Denali turboprop.
- These tests confirmed the engine's baseline operational status and system integration, marking a significant step towards the Denali's upcoming inaugural flight.
- The clean-sheet Catalyst engine offers enhanced fuel efficiency, the ability to run on sustainable aviation fuel, and features like single-lever power control and FADEC to ease pilot workload, with the Denali aiming for 2023 certification.
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