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 engines and Garmin G1000 avionics, with pilots noting increased power and reduced cabin noise.
The G90XT is priced at $2.6 million, offering a $1.2 million saving compared to a new King Air C90GTx, following extensive airframe inspections and component replacements.
Certification for the G90XT is expected in the second quarter after a six-week flight test program, with production aircraft deliveries beginning immediately upon approval.

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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.