Textron Aviation’s Denali Joins the Beechcraft Family

Rob Mark

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 08:33 PM ET

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Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali is expected to be certified by 2023. Textron Aviation

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Textron Aviation's single-engine turboprop Denali will now be branded under Beechcraft, joining its high-performance turboprop family, with certification expected in 2023.
The Denali is designed to outperform competitors, featuring the largest cabin in its class, Garmin G3000 avionics with autothrottle, 285-knot cruise speeds, and a 1,600 nautical mile range.
The program is progressing rapidly, with the first FADEC GE Aviation Catalyst engine installed and the prototype powered on, anticipating engine runs in August and first flight later this year.
Powered by the GE Catalyst engine, the aircraft offers reduced pilot workload through single-lever control, lower fuel consumption (including sustainable aviation fuel), and on-condition maintenance.

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When Textron Aviation first announced the single-engine turboprop Denali in 2015, it was assumed the aircraft would be branded as a Cessna product. On July 20, Textron Aviation announced the new turboprop will become the single-engine aircraft under the Beechcraft brand family with the King Air 260 and 360/360ER as part of the company’s high-performance turboprop product lineup. The Denali is expected to be certified for delivery in 2023.

In a company news release, Textron said, “The Beechcraft Denali is designed to outperform its competition with projected lower operating costs, Garmin G3000 avionics, and the largest cabin in its class. Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots with a full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali will have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers.