Beechcraft Denali Gets Garmin Autoland

The single-engine turboprop still under development from Textron Aviation will come with the emergency protocol standard.

Julie Boatman

Monday, May 08, 2023 at 11:01 AM ET

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The Beechcraft Denali features the new, yet-to-be certificated GE Catalyst powerplant. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop is slated for certification and debut in 2025, and will feature Garmin's emergency Autoland system as standard equipment.
Its GE Catalyst engine, expected to be certified in late 2024, boasts 20% better fuel burn and 10% higher power in cruise due to advanced technology.
Both the aircraft and engine have undergone extensive testing, including over 540 flight hours and 5,400 engine test hours, confirming performance, fuel efficiency, and Autoland maturity.

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When it debuts in 2025, the Beechcraft Denali will join the ranks of other single-engine turboprop and turbine aircraft in the class with Garmin’s Autoland emergency protocol standard.

In an announcement made during Textron Aviation’s media event on Thursday, May 4, Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president of sales and flight operations, joined program managers from GE, and Dan Lind, senior director of sales and marketing for Garmin Aviation, to update on the development of the clean-sheet design—and reveal the news.