Nextant 400XT Receives FAA Certification

Bethany Whitfield

Thursday, October 06, 2011 at 06:05 PM ET

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The Nextant 400XT, a extensively refurbished Beechjet 400A with upgraded Williams FJ44-3AP engines and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, has received FAA certification.
It offers performance specifications, including a 2,005 nm range and 460 knots cruise speed, that rival new light jets, and comes with a two-year, tip-to-tail warranty.
First retail deliveries of the Nextant 400XT are scheduled to commence this month, fulfilling part of a 40-plane order for fractional jet provider Flight Options.

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The Nextant 400XT has received FAA certification, Nextant Aerospace announced on Wednesday, marking the final step in the approval process for one of the most extensively refurbished business jets on the market.

The Nextant 400XT is a remanufactured Beechjet 400A upgraded with Williams FJ44-3AP turbofan engines and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. The jet has a range of 2,005 nm and a cruise speed of 460 knots, specs that parallel those of new light jets.