Nextant G90XT Completes First Flight

Stephen Pope

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12:04 AM ET

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Nextant G90XT

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Nextant Aerospace successfully completed the first test flight of its G90XT, a remanufactured King Air C90A featuring new GE H75-100 turbine engines and Garmin G1000 avionics.
The test flight demonstrated increased power during takeoff and significantly lower noise levels in the cockpit, promising a quieter and more comfortable passenger experience.
Expected to cost $2.6 million, the G90XT offers a substantial saving of $1.2 million compared to a new King Air C90GTx.

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Nextant Aerospace completed the first test flight of the G90XT business turboprop, a remanufactured version of the venerable King Air C90A with new GE H75-100 turbine engines, Garmin G1000 avionics and fresh paint and interior.

“The increased power was very noticeable during the takeoff run,” said Nextant chief test pilot Nathan Marker. “I was also impressed by the lower noise levels in the cockpit.” The change in position of the propellers relative to the fuselage combined with the new engines “makes for a much quieter and more comfortable flight experience for passengers,” he added.