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 completed initial ground-test runs of the GE Aviation Catalyst engine on the Beechcraft Denali, assessing its baseline operational status, fuel system functionality, and interface with avionics.
- These successful engine runs mark a significant step towards the Denali's inaugural flight and its expected certification in 2023.
- The GE Catalyst engine is a clean-sheet design lauded for burning less fuel, its ability to run on sustainable aviation fuel, and features like a single-lever power control to ease pilot workload.
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