Beechcraft Denali Set to Make Debut at Sun ’n Fun

The Beechcraft Denali’s all-new, clean-sheet GE Catalyst engine received FAA approval on February 27. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali turboprop single will make its Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo debut next week in Lakeland, Florida.

The Denali’s all-new, clean-sheet GE Catalyst engine received FAA approval on February 27. The Catalyst incorporates a number of high-tech computer and additive manufacturing (3D printing) elements, reducing parts count and increasing performance and efficiency.

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“With more than 2,700 cumulative flight hours and 1,000 flights logged by its three prototypes, the Denali is nearing the final stages of development," Textron said. "Its anticipated arrival signals a bold step forward in the evolution of business and utility aviation.”

The Denali will compete with Pilatus’ PC-12, Daher’s TBM series, and Piper’s M700 Fury for the pressurized turboprop-single market.

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Also on display as part of Textron’s Sun ‘n Fun lineup will be examples of the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Stationair HD, Caravan, and Citation M2 Gen 3 light jet (in mock-up form). In addition, Textron eAviation will display electric and hybrid aircraft, including the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sinu, and Panthera models.

Editor's Note: This article first appeared on AVweb.