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 has been officially rebranded under the Beechcraft family, with certification anticipated in 2023.
The aircraft features the GE Aviation Catalyst engine, which offers environmental benefits, reduced pilot workload via FADEC technology, and enables on-condition maintenance.
Designed for high performance, the Denali aims for 285-knot cruise speeds, a 1,600-nautical-mile range, the largest cabin in its class, and Garmin G3000 avionics.
The development program is advancing rapidly, having recently powered on the first prototype with the Catalyst engine, with first flight expected later this year.

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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.